The Woodlands: Schools & Education
There are 25 public schools in The Woodlands. The Woodlands H S is the largest at 4,361 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 47,604 students.
- ~2,327 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
52 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,327 residents per school. 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (13)
Schools (52)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | CONROE ISD, SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLO, TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACAD, THRIVE CENTER FOR SUCCESS, TOMBALL ISD |
| School Districts · Total count | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 25 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 26,526 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,583 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.80 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 5,529 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 20.8% |
| Schools Count | 25 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | San Jacinto Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Pasadena |
| Nearest College · Phone | (281) 998-6150 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | George & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 8125 Ashlane Way |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (936) 442-7728 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 77382 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2873 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 76 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 66.1% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 5 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12