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Fort Bend Schools
Certainly one of the richest resources in the county is the Fort Bend Independent School District, and Riverstone is served by some of the finest schools in the district. With a focus on student achievement and development, Fort Bend ISD continues to offer outstanding educational opportunities.
We believe that Fort Bend ISD makes Riverstone one of the best neighborhoods in Houston. Learn more about the school your child might be attending by calling us today at 281.499.8700.
Riverstone Schools - 2011-2012 School Year
Riverstone Elementary Schools
| School | Neighborhoods Served |
|
Austin Parkway |
The Crossing I, The Manors, Parkside, The Pointe, The Reserve, The Terrace, Waters Cove |
| Commonwealth | Avalon at Riverstone, Crescent View Estates, Edgewood, Hartford Landing, Ivy Bend, Meridian Park, The Orchard, Sanders Glen, Senova, Shadow Glen, Silver Grove, Sweetbriar, Vintage Trail |
| Schiff | Stonebrook |
| Settlers Way | Brookside, Creekstone Village, The Crossing II & III, Crossing Cove, Nandina |
Riverstone Middle Schools
| School | Neighborhoods Served |
| First Colony | The Crossing I, II & III, Crossing Cove, The Manors, Parkside, The Pointe, The Reserve, Stonebrook, The Terrace, Waters Cove |
| Fort Settlement | Avalon at Riverstone, Brookside, Creekstone Village, Crescent View Estates, Edgewood, Hartford Landing, Ivy Bend, Meridian Park, Nandina, The Orchard, Sanders Glen, Senova, Shadow Glen, Silver Grove, Sweetbriar, Vintage Trail |
Riverstone High Schools
| School | Neighborhoods Served |
| Elkins | All neighborhoods |
MORE ABOUT FORT BEND ISD
With a 2010-2011 enrollment of approximately 70,000 students at 70 campuses, Fort Bend ISD is the seventh-largest school district of the more than 1,037 public school districts in Texas. Families from around the world move to Fort Bend, drawn by the district's reputation and its focus on student achievement and development. Students benefit from diverse and challenging academic and extracurricular activities.
One of the district's greatest strengths lies in its multi-cultural diversity. Students in FBISD schools represent more than 25 different countries. Students and their families speak more than 90 different languages. Among its numerous honors, the district has 65 National Merit Scholar finalists for 2010 and has five schools ranked in the top Houston-area schools by by Children at Risk. Plus, five Fort Bend schools - including the one serving Riverstone - were included in Newsweek's list of top high schools in the nation, a ranking of 1,622 campuses, or 6 percent of the nation's high schools. The district also has been named one of the "2010 Best Communities for Music Education in America."
America's Promise Alliance recently named Sugar Land in conjunction with Fort Bend ISD as one of the "100 Best Communities in the Nation for Young People." The winning communities are recognized for efforts to help young people succeed.
To address a variety of vocational interests as well as special learning needs, the district also includes the Technical Education Center, the Ferndell Henry Center for Learning, the M. R. Wood Alternative Learning Center and the Progressive High School.
For more information about the Fort Bend ISD, visit their website, or call the Fort Bend ISD Community Relations and Partnerships Department at (281) 634-1100.
For more information on the district, visit Fort Bend Independent School District.
16431 Lexington Boulevard
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
(281) 634-1000
OTHER FORT BEND SCHOOLS
Within the Riverstone community is Casa dei Bambini Montessori, a Montessori school for children up to age 6. The school is designed to provide a nurturing environment for pre-schoolers with activities encouraging children to learn at their own pace. Casa dei Bambini Montessori features a number of exciting activities like a water play area, specially designed kitchen and gymnasium. Learn more about Casa dei Bambini Montessori by visiting its website.
There are many private schools and child-care facilities located in southwest Houston and Fort Bend County. For a complete list, please visit the Riverstone Information Center, or call us at 281.499.8700.
University of Houston–Sugar Land, (281) 275-3300
Houston Community College
Missouri City Campus, (281) 835-5539
Stafford Campus, (713) 718-7800
Wharton County Junior College
Sugar Land Campus, (281) 243-8410
Houston Baptist University, (281) 649-3211