Katy Independent School District has been recognized for excellence by Niche, an organization that helps parents identify educational facilities for their children. Out of the 1,018 school districts ranked in Texas, Katy ISD was named the #1 school district in the Houston area and #13 in the state by Niche’s 2022 Best Schools list.

 “This recognition reflects the deep commitment of our staff and support of our local community to provide exceptional educational experiences to our more than 88,000 students,” said KISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski. 

Niche also ranks 14 elementary schools among the best schools in the Houston Metro area, along with eight junior highs and three high schools — all topping the 25 list in their respective categories.

Katy ISD Best Public Elementary Schools
#1 Alexander Elementary
#2 Hayes Elementary
#3 Griffin Elementary
#4 Kilpatrick Elementary
#5 Stanley Elementary
#6 WoodCreek Elementary
#7 Wilson Elementary
#8 Jenks Elementary
#9 Pattison Elementary
#12 Rylander Elementary
#15 Katy Elementary
#19 Williams Elementary
#20 Exley Elementary
#21Davidson Elementary

Katy ISD Best Public Middle Schools
#1 Tays Junior High
#2 Seven Lakes Junior High
#3 Beckendorff Junior High
#4 Beck Junior High
#7 WoodCreek Junior High
#8 McMeans Junior High
#9 Cinco Ranch Junior High
#14 Memorial Parkway Junior High

Katy ISD Best Public High Schools
#4 Seven Lakes High School
#6 Tompkins High School
#7 Cinco Ranch High School

Each year, Niche, a ranking and review organization for K-12 schools, assesses school districts from across the country. The organization’s rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics, reviews from students and parents, and data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, among other criteria. For more information on the Niche rankings for Katy ISD, visit their website.

“I am extremely proud of our educators and staff who work tirelessly to ensure our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in school and beyond,” Gregorski said.