Education

The area’s schools are first class with two public school districts, numerous private elementary and secondary schools, and a community college campus.  Lone Star College-Tomball is part of the ever growing Lone Star College System, which is the second largest community college system in the State of Texas with 85,000 students.

In addition to Tomball ISD, there are a number of accredited private and parochial schools of all grade levels offering educational choices.

Colleges

Lone Star College Tomball

Tomball College is a member of the Lone Star College System, the fourth largest college district in Texas. With an enrollment of more than 8,500 students, Tomball College offers associate degree programs, university transfer courses, workforce certificate programs, adult education and leisure learning classes, and job skill upgrade training.

The college is the largest Cisco Regional Training Academy in the state and is one of only three Cisco Certified Network Professional Programs in the Houston Area. Its Computer Information Technology program was awarded exemplary status by the state. Some of the many CIT programs include:

  • Computer programming
  • E-Commerce
  • Interactive Media
  • Microsoft Networking
  • Oracle
  • PC Help Desk

The college also offers Office Technology and General Business programs including accounting, marketing, small business management, and international business.

For more information on Lone Star College Tomball, follow the link below:

http://tomball.lonestar.edu/

Private

In addition to Tomball ISD, there are a number of accredited private and parochial schools of all grade levels offering educational choices.

Public

Tomball Independent School District

Tomball ISD students consistently rank above the statewide averages on the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS). The majority of the TISD schools hold an exemplary or recognized accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency.

In addition to traditional coursework, the district offers:

  • a gifted and talented program
  • a special education program
  • bilingual education options
  • an environmental education center
  • summer school programs and summer camp opportunities