For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,493 students in New Caney, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Caney, TX are Keefer Crossing Middle School, Tavola Elementary School and Oakley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Caney, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Caney have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Caney, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keefer Crossing Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21600 Gene Campbell Blvd
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8840
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8840
Gr: 6-8 | 1,255 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Tavola Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18885 Winding Summit Dr
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,038 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Oakley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22320 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-5970
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-5970
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
New Caney Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20501 Fm 1485
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 399-1400
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 399-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dogwood
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2960
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Timber Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15450 Harrington Dr
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 689-4375
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 689-4375
Gr: PK-6 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center
Alternative School
20419 Fm 1485
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2850
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2850
Gr: 4-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
New Caney, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Dogwood Ln
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Credit Recovery Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
20387 Fm 1485
New Caney, TX 77357
New Caney, TX 77357
Gr: 11-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in New Caney, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Caney, TX include Keefer Crossing Middle School, Tavola Elementary School and Oakley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Caney?
7 public elementary schools are located in New Caney.
What is the racial composition of students in New Caney?
New Caney public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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