Tomball ISD Continues Eight-Year Run as No. 1 Best School District in Harris County by Niche

TOMBALL - Tomball ISD continues to earn top marks for educational excellence as Niche has named the District the No. 1 Best School District in Harris County for the eighth consecutive year in its 2027 Best Schools and Districts rankings.

Full rankings by Niche.

Tomball ISD also ranks No. 5 among all school districts in Texas, but notably, Tomball ISD is the largest school district among the top five, serving more than 23,000 students. Nationally, Tomball ISD ranks in the top 1% of school districts in America, coming in at No. 111 out of 10,449 school districts.

The 2027 rankings also recognize Tomball ISD with multiple No. 1 rankings in both Harris County and the Houston area, highlighting the strength of the District’s schools, educators and learning environments.

No. 1 in Harris County

Tomball ISD earned the top spot in Harris County for:

• Best School District
• District with the Best Teachers
• Best Places to Teach

No. 1 in the Houston Area

Tomball ISD also earned No. 1 rankings in the Houston area for:

• Best School District
• District with the Best Teachers

“These rankings are a tremendous reflection of the people who make Tomball ISD what it is every day — our students, teachers, staff, families, community and Board of Trustees,” said Tomball ISD Superintendent Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora. “To be recognized as the No. 1 school district in Harris County for eight consecutive years, while also being named among the top five school districts in Texas and the top 1% nationally, is an incredible honor. I am grateful for the continued support and leadership of our Board of Trustees, whose commitment to excellence helps us provide exceptional opportunities and experiences for every student. These recognitions belong to our entire Team Tomball community.”

Niche’s annual Best Schools and Districts rankings use a combination of academic and school data, including information from the U.S. Department of Education, along with reviews and input from students and parents.

The recognition continues a longstanding trend for Tomball ISD.

With a continued focus on Destination Excellence, Tomball ISD remains committed to being not just a district, but a destination for students, families and educators.

ABOUT TOMBALL ISD
Tomball ISD empowers students to become impactful, contributing citizens by providing innovative, individually rigorous and personally valuable educational experiences while partnering with the community. Founded in 1908, Tomball ISD now encompasses 83 square miles in northwest Harris County and southwest Montgomery County, and is located approximately 30 miles from downtown Houston. The district currently educates over 23,300 students across 26 campuses.