KATY, TX [September 28, 2026] – Katy ISD continues to rank among the top school districts in Texas and the nation, earning an A+ overall grade, the Top Large School District in the Houston area and Texas and the No. 2 spot overall among Best School Districts in the Houston Area in Niche’s 2027 rankings.
Serving more than 94,000 students, Katy ISD also earned top marks in several categories that evaluate teachers, athletics and the overall educational experience. The District ranks No. 1 in the Houston area for Best Places to Teach and Best School Districts for Athletes, while earning No. 2 in Districts with the Best Teachers. Katy ISD also ranks No. 5 in the Most Diverse School Districts in the Houston area category.
“These rankings reflect the extraordinary work taking place across Katy ISD every day,” Superintendent Ken Gregorski said. “Our teachers and staff remain focused on providing exceptional opportunities for every student, and the support of our families and community makes that work possible. To earn this level of recognition while serving more than 94,000 students speaks to the commitment to excellence found throughout our District.”
Notable Katy ISD Best of Public School Rankings:
- Top 9 rated elementary schools in Fort Bend County
- Top 8 rated middle schools in Fort Bend County
- 4 of the Top 5 rated high schools in Fort Bend County, including the No. 1 rated school.
- 5 of the Top 10 rated elementary schools in the Houston area and 11 of the Top 20 rated elementary schools.
- 6 of the Top 10 rated middle schools in the Houston area
- 2 of the Top 10 rated high schools in the Houston area
Katy ISD is also the only school district with more than 40,000 students in the Top 5 of the Best School Districts in Houston Area rankings.
Nationally, the District ranks in the Top 1 Percent among Best School Districts for Athletes in America, Best School Districts in America, Most Diverse School Districts in America, Best Places to Teach in America and Districts with the Best Teachers in America.
Niche evaluates school districts using an analysis of statistics and reviews, including data from the U.S. Department of Education. Its Best School Districts methodology considers factors including state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality and reviews from students and parents.
For more information and the complete list of Katy ISD rankings, visit Katy ISD’s Niche profile.
Katy ISD remains a destination district nationally according to the 2027 Niche rankings.
