Lakes of Parkway

 

Nestled in Houston’s highly coveted Energy Corridor, Lakes of Parkway is an exclusive, master-planned community developed by Kickerillo Companies and Sueba USA. Known for its pristine lakes, mature trees, and guarded entry, this prestigious neighborhood offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, privacy, and luxury living.

 

With over 880 custom-built homes, Lakes of Parkway features elegant Mediterranean and traditional-style architecture, many with private pools, lake views, and lush landscaping. Homes range in size from approximately 3,000 to over 6,000 square feet, with generous lot sizes and high-end finishes that reflect a commitment to lasting quality.

 

• Price Range: From the high $300s to over $2 million
• Average Home Size: ~4,000+ square feet
• Built By: Kickerillo Companies

 

Life in Lakes of Parkway means waking up to the reflection of water just beyond your windows and ending your day with a walk along scenic trails. The community features:

 

From seasonal gatherings to tennis leagues and fitness classes, the neighborhood fosters a strong sense of community—perfect for families and long-term residents alike.

 

• Barbara Pierce Bush Elementary School (K–5)
  • Located at 13800 Westerloch Dr.
  • Rated “Exemplary” by the Texas Education Agency; 5-time TBEC Honor Roll recipient Wikipedia+14Wikipedia+14Houston Properties+14Houston Properties
• West Briar Middle School (6–8)
  • Serves Parkway Villages, Lakes of Parkway, and Briarhills Wikipedia+6Wikipedia+6Wikipedia+6
• Westside High School (9–12)
  • A Houston ISD suburban magnet school with ~2,825 students, located at 14201 Briar Forest Dr. in ZIP 77077.
  • Known for its Integrated Technology Magnet program Wikipedia+12Wikipedia+12Wikipedia+1

• Shadowbriar Elementary School – Offers a STEAM Vanguard magnet program. Students zoned for Bush Elementary may choose Shadowbriar instead Wikipedia+1Houston Properties+1.
• For middle school, some families opt for Revere Middle School (STEM magnet) instead of West Briar Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3.

 

• Grades: PreK–8
• Tuition: Approx. $7,835/year
• Enrollment ~720, coed, student-teacher ratio ~17:1
• Located at 1400 Parkway Plaza Dr, within the Lakes of Parkway vicinity Old Republic Title+15Houston Properties+15Gary Greene Real Estate+15Wikipedia

• Grades: early childhood through elementary
• Situated at 13555 Briar Forest Dr, minutes away from the neighborhood Homes.com+3Houston Properties+3Wikipedia+3

 

• Serves grades 6–12
• Located at 14333 Fern Dr, just north of the Lakes of Parkway community Houston Private Schools+15Private School Review+15Yorkshire Academy+15Yelp+12Houston Properties+12Wikipedia+12

• Independent, non-denominational college-prep institution
• Grades: PreK–12
• Large campus (~28 acres), IB & TAPPS accredited
• At 13077 Westella Dr and part of Nord Anglia Education Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Private School Review+2

 

• John Cooper School, The Kinkaid School, St. John’s School, Awty International School – These are premier independent institutions offering strong academics, global curriculums (IB/French), and extensive extracurriculars — all within a 10–15 min drive Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1.

 

• Primrose School of Eldridge Parkway – Highly regarded early childhood education center on Eldridge Pkwy Homes.com+5HAR+5Niche+5.
• The Parkway at Eldridge Schools

 

• Barbara Bush Elementary School (K–5)
  Zoned to this top-rated elementary, known for its strong academic performance Niche+5Houston Properties+5HAR+5HAR.
• West Briar Middle School (6–8)
  Serves Parkway at Eldridge children; consistently ranked highly within HISD Houston Properties+1Apartments.com+1.
• Westside High School (9–12)
  A magnet for Integrated Technology with ~2,825 students (2023–24), serving this neighborhood Facebook+9Houston Properties+9Wikipedia+9.

 

College‑prep / PreK–12

• The Village School – IB and TAPPS accredited, just ~1 mile away Houston Properties+1Yelp+1.

• Memorial Private School – Grades 6–12, located at 14333 Fern Dr Wikipedia+5Houston Properties+5HAR+5.
• Yorkshire Academy – PreK–8 at 14120 Memorial Dr Van Houston Academy+4Houston Properties+4Yelp+4.
• Alexander‑Smith Academy – Early learning center at 10255 Richmond Ave Houston Properties.
• Grace School – Independent religious-based school at 10219 Ella Lee Houston Properties.
• Ascension Episcopal School – PreK–8 on Seagler Rd, established for strong academics Houston Properties.

• Primrose School of Eldridge Parkway – Accredited private preschool/daycare, serving infants through Pre‑K Niche+13primroseschools.com+13mybrightwheel.com+13.
• Van Houston Academy – Small private school near 9531 Eldridge Pkwy, serving elementary to high-school prep Van Houston Academy.