KLEIN, TEXAS—Klein ISD has been named the #1 Education Employer in Texas on Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers 2025 list.
Each year, Forbes compiles the Best-in-State Employers list through an independent survey of more than 160,000 employees nationwide, working at companies with at least 500 employees. Participants rate their employers on working conditions, opportunities for growth, compensation, and their likelihood to recommend their workplace to others.
This year, over 2 million employer evaluations were considered, with Klein ISD coming out on top of all other education institutions in Texas.
“We are deeply honored to be named the best education employer in Texas,” Superintendent Dr. Jenny McGown said. “This recognition is a tribute to the extraordinary teachers, leaders, and support staff who pour their hearts into serving our students and families every single day. We could not be more proud of our Klein Family—the heart of our success—whose dedication keeps Klein ISD a place where our tradition of excellence and innovation thrives.”
Employers’ final scores and rankings were determined on a state-by-state basis and built upon two types of evaluations:
Personal evaluations: Direct feedback from employees themselves.
Public evaluations: Recommendations from friends, family members, or individuals in the same industry.
Of the thousands of companies eligible for this recognition, only a select few are honored in each state.
“Great people make Klein ISD a great place,” said Klein ISD Board of Trustees President and alumnus Rob Ellis. “Being named the number one education employer in Texas is not only a reflection of the care we put into building up and supporting our people, but also a testament to the proud tradition of excellence that defines our district. This recognition underscores the enduring strength of the culture our Klein community has cultivated together and is one of the many reasons families like mine are proud to call Klein ISD home.”
In addition to being ranked the #1 Education Employer in Texas, Klein ISD placed #33 overall among all employers in the state. The district stands alongside top-ranked organizations such as Google, Chick-fil-A, NASA, and Apple.
The complete Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025 was announced on August 21, 2025.
Note: While Klein ISD did not apply for or pay to receive this recognition, there is a required licensing fee to use the Forbes name and branding. We are grateful to Campus Kids, LCC and PBK Architects for generously covering the licensing fee. No taxpayer dollars were used.