Shadow Creek Ranch
Shadow Creek Ranch is a master planned community in Pearland, Texas, United States. Shadow Creek Ranch is along State Highway 288, which connects Brazoria County with Houston.
Shadow Creek Ranch is a bedroom community for commuters to Houston. The construction of State Highway 288 led to the development of Shadow Creek Ranch. The master planned community has experienced solid population growth due to its proximity to Downtown Houston.[citation needed]
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools
The Brazoria County portion of Shadow Creek Ranch is within the Alvin Independent School District. The Fort Bend County portion of Shadow Creek Ranch is within the Fort Bend Independent School District.
Alvin Independent School District
- Mary Burks Marek Elementary School
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary
- Manvel High School
- Nolan Ryan Junior High School
Prior to the opening of Manvel High School in fall 2006, students were zoned to Alvin High School in the city of Alvin .
Prior to the opening of Marek in fall 2004, all Shadow Creek Ranch students were zoned to Don Jeter Elementary School in unincorporated Brazoria County .
Fort Bend Independent School District
- Blue Ridge Elementary School (Houston)
- Christa McAuliffe Middle School (Houston)
- Willowridge High School (Houston)
FBISD plans to build a new elementary school for its section of Shadow Creek Ranch .
The Fort Bend County portions of SCR include: Arbor Lakes, Autumn Brook, Azalea Creek, Blackberry Crossing, Brook Run, Cedarwood, Country Glen, Eden Cove, Edgewater, Holly Landing, Lake Meadows, Orchard Village, Pelican Shores, Piney Trails, Westhaven, Westwood Springs, and Windy Shores.
Private schools
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston operates the St. Helen School, a K-8 parochial school, in Pearland. St. Helen is east of Shadow Creek Ranch.
Colleges and universities
Additionally, Alvin Community College provides basic undergraduate courses and adult education; the AISD portion is in the ACC taxation zone.