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Best Katy Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public middle schools serving 25,842 students in Katy, TX. The top-ranked public middle schools in Katy, TX are Seven Lakes J High School, Beckendorff J High School and Adams J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Katy, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Katy have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Katy, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seven Lakes J High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6026 Katy Gaston Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Beckendorff J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8200 Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Adams J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4141 Cross Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,963 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Garland Mcmeans J High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21001 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Gr: 6-8 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Tays J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26721 Hawks Prairie Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Cinco Ranch J High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23420 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Woodcreek J High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1801 Wood Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-0800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Rodger & Ellen Beck J High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5200 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Harmony Science Academy-katy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22400 Grand Corner Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-3926
Gr: PK-7 | 1,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Aristoi Classical Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5610 Morton Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Gr: 5-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Stockdick J High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4777 Peek Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,103 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Katy J High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5350 Franz Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 237-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Memorial Parkway J High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21203 Highland Knolls
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Haskett J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25737 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 234-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
T H Mcdonald J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3635 Lakes Of Bridgewater Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Aristoi Classical Academy-cypress
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12332 Perry Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Gr: K-9 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1818.
West Memorial J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22311 Provincial Blvd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
Iltexas Katy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24406 Franz Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 394-9417
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
Morton Ranch J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2498 N Mason Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19802 Kieth Harrow Blvd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Cardiff J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Dayflorwer Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9120 Katy Hockley Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(713) 222-4629
Gr: 8-11 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Ctr - West
Alternative School
19350 Rebel Yell
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 855-4310
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Harris Co School For Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
1732 Katyland Dr
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 237-6350
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Nelson J High School
25747 Longenbaugh Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 234-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Opport Awareness Center
Alternative School
1732 Katyland Dr
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 237-6350
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Katy, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Katy, TX include Seven Lakes J High School, Beckendorff J High School and Adams J High School. Katy has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public middle schools are located in Katy?
27 public middle schools are located in Katy.
What is the racial composition of students in Katy?
Katy public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Katy are often viewed compared to one another?

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