Oakley Elementary

Oakley Elementary sits in the fast-growing New Caney area northeast of Houston, where subdivisions and rural stretches still exist side by side and the community has a distinctly small-town feel even as it expands. Academics here tend to be a work in progress, with scores currently sitting below state averages across English, math, and science — something families weighing their options in Montgomery County will want to factor in. That said, New Caney ISD has been investing in its schools as the area grows, and families who are engaged and proactive about supplementing their child's education may find the tight-knit community atmosphere a draw.