Education

Building Leaders

Cy-Fair is a vibrant community that values education of tomorrow’s leaders. The Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District is the third largest in the state of Texas. In addition, there are many private schools, charter schools and community college opportunities within the Cy-Fair area, which is made up of more than 750,000 people.

With 85 campuses and 112,000 students, Cy-Fair ISD is passionate about providing quality education and is continually achieving state and national academic accolades. Last year, the district had 35 semifinalists and 103 commended students recognized in the 58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

More than 21,000 volunteers illustrate the strong community support found in the Cy-Fair area. Best of all, CFISD’s quality education comes at a low burden to area taxpayers, who can utilize a 20-percent Optional Local Homestead Exemption that is offered in only a handful of Houston-area districts. Property taxes fund public schools in the state of Texas. The tax rate per $100 value for tax year 2012 was $1.45.

Lone Star College-CyFair serves nearly 18,000 students in the Cy-Fair area, 90,000 throughout its six greater Houston area campuses, and remains focused on offering responsive workforce and transfer programs to enhance both economic development and quality of life in Cy-Fair. The college provides a wide range of academic choices, workforce certificates and associate degrees as well as university transfer and a variety of continuing education activities for a lifetime of learning. In addition, the Small Business Development Center offers free business management and consulting services and a variety of low-cost workshops and seminars. ExxonMobil employees transferring from Virginia will be offered in-state tuition fees at Lone Star College.

Private schools in Cypress and Jersey Village are an excellent alternative to public schools.  Smaller classes, extended hours, programs for pre-school, and a variety of teaching methods are some of the advantages for students who elect to attend private school. Please visit our Member Directory to learn more.

Moving to Houston allows your family to choose from a variety of places to call home. Geographically, Houston is the largest city in the United States, so it’s important to select an area that offers excellent mobility to work. It’s equally important to have great home value, outstanding schools, local conveniences, and beautiful communities filled with lots of family activities. For those reasons, you will want to consider making your new home in the Greater Cy-Fair area.

Bridgeland is a place to find true balance. The community is committed to conservation, recreation, connectivity and offers availability to award-winning schools in Cy-Fair ISD.

Created by Mischer Development Company, Cypress Creek Lakes is a 1,600-acre master-planned community built with respect for the natural beauty of the Cy-Fair area.

Bursting with recreational amenities, Fairfield offers the best values for new homes in the Houston area. Share a new kind of community life today and for generations to come.

Centered on a 300-acre recreational lake, amid the natural beauty of Texas Hill Country landscaping, Towne Lake is a place to relax right on the lake’s edge and drink it all in.