Schools in Katy, TX Near The Oak at Katy Park

Katy ISD Zoning, Charter, and Private Options in 77493

If you're moving with kids, the school question usually comes first.

Good news for you, Katy ISD is the highest-scoring large district in Texas. It has also been named the No. 1 school district in the Houston area five years running, so wherever you land here, you're starting from a strong place.

Even better news is what's within reach from home. Three Katy ISD campuses, all of them built in the last several years. A tuition-free classical charter about a mile up the road. Private school options, a community college, and Katy Park's athletic fields sitting right across the street from the property.

It's a big part of why families of all ages and sizes end up choosing The Oak at Katy Park.

Katy ISD Schools Zoned to The Oak at Katy Park

If you live here with us, you're zoned to Faldyn Elementary, Haskett Junior High, Stockdick Junior High, and Paetow High School.

School boundaries are worth paying attention to in a fast-growing district like Katy ISD, where new campuses and annual attendance boundary reviews can lead to reassignment. For The Oak at Katy Park, though, those school assignments are expected to remain the same for the 2027-28 school year, with no reassignment currently planned for this address.

Faldyn Elementary School

• Address: 25615 Clay Rd, Katy, TX 77493
• Distance from The Oak at Katy Park: ~1.3 mi
• Grades: PK-5
• Enrollment: ~1,200
• Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.9:1 (estimated, pending full TEA cycle)
• TEA Rating (2025-26): B
• Bus Service: Eligible

Home of the Faldyn Foxes, Faldyn is one of the newest elementary schools in Katy ISD. Opened in August 2023, it gives your kindergartner brand-new classrooms and a staff that built the school's culture from day one.

It's also the designated bilingual campus for this address, so families who want dual-language instruction get it right here on their home campus.

Haskett Junior High School

• Address: 25737 Clay Rd, Katy, TX 77493
• Distance from The Oak at Katy Park: ~1.3 mi
• Grades: 6-8
• Enrollment: ~1,208
• Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.9:1
• TEA Rating (2025-26): B
• Bus Service: Eligible

One thing we point out on almost every tour: Haskett sits directly next door to Faldyn on Clay Rd. Got a second grader and a seventh grader? Both of their schools are on the same street, which means one drop-off route, one pickup route, one direction in the morning.

The Huskies campus opened in 2021 and keeps class sizes small, with roughly 14 students per teacher. It also posted its strongest state marks in closing performance gaps, meaning kids across every group are making progress rather than just the ones already ahead.

Stockdick Junior High

• Address: 4777 Peek Rd, Katy, TX 77449
• Distance from The Oak at Katy Park: ~3.7 mi
• Grades: 6-8
• Enrollment: 1,103
• Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
• TEA Rating (2025-26): B
• Bus Service: Ineligible

Stockdick stands out for how the campus itself was built around the way middle schoolers learn. Opened in 2017, the school introduced a more flexible design to Katy ISD, with collaborative learning spaces that can shift between group projects, class discussions, and more individualized instruction. The school is named for the Stockdick family, whose connection to education in Katy stretches back to the 1890s, when Adam Stockdick helped establish two of the area’s earliest schools.

There’s a strong academic story here, too. Stockdick was named to the 2025 Texas Honor Roll, recognizing schools that demonstrated strong student proficiency, academic growth, and performance across student groups based on several years of STAAR results. For families looking ahead to the middle school years, it’s a nearby campus with both a modern learning environment and recent academic recognition behind it.

Paetow High School

• Address: 23111 Stockdick School Rd, Katy, TX 77493
• Distance from The Oak at Katy Park: ~2.2 mi
• Grades: 9-12
• Enrollment: 3,695
• Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
• TEA Rating (2025-26): B
• Bus Service: Eligible

Paetow picked up seven separate state distinctions last year: reading, math, social studies, science, academic growth, closing gaps, and college readiness. That last one matters if you're already thinking past graduation. Students choose from five endorsement tracks and can earn real college credit through the school's partnership with Houston Community College. A motivated kid graduates with a transcript that's already underway.

There's a lot happening outside the classroom too, which is impressive for a school that only opened in 2017. The Panthers took the state football championship in 2021. Additionally, more than 35 clubs run on campus, from Girls in STEM and Science Olympiad to Mock Trial and HOSA for students eyeing healthcare. The school’s FFA chapter raised over $60,000 at the Katy ISD Livestock Show, a good sign of how invested these families get.

Getting to School From The Oak at Katy Park

Good news on the logistics: students at all three zoned schools qualify for Katy ISD bus service, and that’s not a given in this district. Katy ISD only buses elementary students living more than half a mile from campus and secondary students more than a mile out, so plenty of neighborhoods closer in don't make the cut. Our community does at every grade level.

Once you're enrolled, the district's SMART tag app shows your assigned route, your stop, and where the bus actually is in real time on a given morning. Stops are placed centrally rather than at every door, so expect a short walk: up to about a fifth of a mile for elementary students and a third of a mile for junior high and high school.

If you'd rather drive, the Clay Rd corridor has gotten noticeably better this year. Harris County switched on a new traffic signal at Clay and Katy Hockley in August 2026, specifically because three schools feed that intersection every morning. A wider redesign of Clay Rd is already in the works.

Charter and Private Schools Near The Oak at Katy Park

Zoning isn't the whole story. If Katy ISD isn't the right fit for your family, there are more options within a couple of miles of us than most people expect.

Charter schools in Texas run as their own districts, so your address doesn't limit you. No zoning, no tuition, no entrance exam.

Aristoi Classical Academy: Katy Grammar School

• Address: 5618 11th St, Katy, TX 77493
• Distance from The Oak at Katy Park: ~1.1 mi
• Grades: K-4
• Type: Tuition-free public charter
• Tuition: None
• Enrollment: ~431

Aristoi has been voted Houston's Best Charter School by Chron.com two years in a row, and it costs nothing to attend. Class sizes cap at 22 for these grades, which is smaller than most elementary classrooms your child would sit in anywhere in the area.

The approach is classical liberal arts, heavy on reading, reasoning, and writing. Admission often turns into a lottery system when applicants outnumber seats, so it's smart to apply early.

Aristoi Classical Academy: Katy Logic & Rhetoric School

• Address: 5610-A Morton Rd, Katy, TX 77493
• Distance from The Oak at Katy Park: ~0.9 mi
• Grades: 5-12
• Type: Tuition-free public charter
• Tuition: None
• Enrollment: ~664

This is where Aristoi students continue after 4th grade, and it's the closest school of any kind to our community. Classes cap at 25, with roughly 14 students per teacher all the way through 12th grade.

High schoolers round out their fine arts credit with band, choir, art, or theater, and choose from about 20 clubs and sports. Aristoi now serves more than 1,700 students across its campuses, so it's small by design but not small-town.

ILTexas Katy Elementary School

• Address: 24406 Franz Rd, Katy, TX 77493
• Distance from The Oak at Katy Park: ~3.0 mi
• Grades: K-5
• Type: Tuition-free public charter
• Tuition: None
• Enrollment: ~951

This school is another tuition-free option open to any family, regardless of zoning. ILTexas builds its program around language and leadership, with students learning Spanish and Mandarin alongside the standard curriculum.

Faith West Academy

• Address: 2225 Porter Rd, Katy, TX 77493
• Distance from The Oak at Katy Park: ~0.7 mi
• Grades: PK-12
• Type: Private, Christian
• Tuition: ~$7,000–$9,000/year (depending on grade)
• Enrollment: ~446

The closest private school to The Oak at Katy Park, and it covers every grade on a single campus. That's genuinely rare, and it means siblings from kindergarten through senior year head to the same place each morning.

St. John XXIII College Preparatory

• Address: 1800 W Grand Pkwy N, Katy, TX 77449
• Distance from The Oak at Katy Park: ~0.8 mi
• Grades: 9-12
• Type: Private, Catholic college preparatory
• Tuition: ~$22,100/year
• Enrollment: ~439

A Catholic college prep high school less than a mile away, St. John XXIII College Preparatory is about as close as a private high school gets. Worth a look if you're weighing private options for the older kids specifically.

Katy Adventist Christian School

• Address: 1913 East Ave, Katy, TX 77493
• Distance from The Oak at Katy Park: ~1.3 mi
• Grades: PK3-8
• Type: Private, Seventh-day Adventist
• Tuition: ~$6,500/year
• Enrollment: ~80

At around $6,500 a year, this is one of the more accessible private options in Katy. It ranks in the top 20% of Texas private schools in several categories.

Small classes, certified teachers, a STEAM focus, plus music and art round out the program. It also starts at age three, which helps if you're juggling preschool and elementary at the same time.

Higher Education Near Katy

School doesn't stop at 12th grade, and Katy has real options close by. Whether you've got a senior mapping out next year, or you're finishing up a degree of your own, it's all nearby.

Houston Community College, Katy Campus

• Address: 22910 Colonial Pkwy, Katy, TX 77449
• Distance from The Oak at Katy Park: ~4.3 mi (about a 9-minute drive)
• Type: Public community college
• Worth knowing: HCC’s Katy Campus is behind Paetow's dual credit program, so your high schooler can be earning college credit here before they've even graduated. It’s also under ten minutes from home.

University of Houston at Katy

• Address: 22400 Grand Cir Blvd, Katy, TX 77449
• Distance from The Oak at Katy Park: ~4.0 mi (about an 8-minute drive)
• Type: Public university, regional campus
• Worth knowing: They offer upper-level undergraduate and graduate programs without a commute into Houston, which makes finishing a degree a lot more realistic alongside work and family.

Blinn College, Sealy Campus

• Address: 3701 Outlet Center Dr, Sealy, TX 77474
• Distance from The Oak at Katy Park: ~23.6 mi (about a 31-minute drive)
• Type: Public community college
• Worth knowing: A solid two-year option out west if others don't have the program you're after.

Beyond the Classroom

Plenty of the growing up happens after the bell rings, and that's where our community quietly shines.

Katy Park and its athletic fields sit directly across the street from us, ready for Saturday morning games, weeknight practice, or just somewhere to send everyone when the walls start closing in.

The Mason Creek Hike and Bike Trail is nearby for weekend rides, and Katy Park H-E-B is a one-minute walk away for the forgotten-project supplies emergency at 8 pm.

When the schedule opens up, Typhoon Texas Waterpark, Andretti Indoor Karting, Home Run Dugout, and Alamo Drafthouse are all a short drive out.

Double-Checking Your Zoning

Everything here is accurate as of the time we published this, and all three school assignments are confirmed through the 2027-28 school year. That said, Katy ISD reviews its attendance boundaries every single year, and this corner of Katy is growing fast enough that new campuses keep opening.

So before you commit anywhere, look up your exact address using Katy ISD's Find My School tool. It takes about thirty seconds and gives you the official assignment straight from the district. That’s worth doing because third-party listing sites get Katy zoning wrong more often than you'd think.

Stop by the office and we're happy to pull it up with you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is The Oak at Katy Park in?

The Oak at Katy Park is in Katy ISD. The district earned the highest score of any large district in Texas in its most recent state ratings and has been named the No. 1 school district in the Houston area five years in a row.

What elementary school is zoned to 24720 Morton Ranch Rd?

This address is zoned to Faldyn Elementary School, serving PK through 5th grade. Faldyn opened in August 2023 and is also the designated bilingual campus for our address.

What junior high and high school are residents zoned to?

Residents are zoned to Haskett Junior High School for grades 6-8, and Paetow High School for grades 9-12. Faldyn and Haskett sit next door to each other on Clay Rd.

Will the school zoning change next school year?

No, zoning will not change the next school year. Faldyn, Haskett, and Paetow are all confirmed for the 2027-28 academic year as well. Katy ISD reviews boundaries annually, so it's always worth rechecking, but nothing is changing for us.

Is bus transportation available?

Yes, bus transportation is available for all three zoned schools. Katy ISD buses elementary students living more than half a mile from campus and secondary students more than a mile out, and this address qualifies at every grade level.

How do I find my bus stop and route?

Once your child is enrolled, the district's SMART tag app shows your assigned route, your stop, and the bus location in real time. Stops are centrally placed, so expect a short walk of roughly a fifth of a mile for elementary and a third for older students.

Can students walk or bike to school from here?

Walking or biking isn't realistic for these schools. All three campuses are a couple of miles away along Clay Rd and Stockdick School Rd, which are still being widened to keep up with growth in this part of Katy, so the bus or a short drive is the way to go.

How is Katy ISD rated?

Katy ISD holds a B rating at 88 out of 100 from the Texas Education Agency, the top score among the ten largest districts in the state. Sixty-two of its campuses earned an A or B in the most recent ratings.

Are there charter schools near The Oak at Katy Park?

Yes, Aristoi Classical Academy runs two tuition-free campuses roughly a mile away: K-4 on 11th Street and 5-12 on Morton Rd. It was voted Houston's Best Charter School two years running, and ILTexas Katy Elementary is another tuition-free option nearby.

Do I have to be zoned to attend a charter school?

No, Texas charter schools operate as their own districts, so your address doesn't restrict you. There's no tuition and no entrance exam, though popular campuses use a lottery when applications exceed available seats.

What private schools are nearby?

Faith West Academy (K-12) and St. John XXIII College Preparatory (9-12) are both under a mile away, and Katy Adventist Christian School serves PK3 through 8th grade at around $6,500 a year.