For the 2024 school year, there are 285 public schools serving 204,176 students in Collin County, TX (there are 112 private schools, serving 19,574 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Collin County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%). Collin County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
The top ranked public schools in Collin County, TX are Lawler Middle School, Lovejoy High School and Skaggs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Collin County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Collin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Collin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawler Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12921 Rolater Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 953 students
Rank: #22.
Lovejoy High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2350 Estates Pkwy
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8700
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,641 students
Rank: #33.
Skaggs Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3201 Russell Creek Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3300
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3300
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Fowler Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3801 Mcdermott Rd
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-5050
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 963 students
Rank: #55.
Willow Springs Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1101 W Lucas Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8500
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8500
Grades: 7-8
| 785 students
Rank: #66.
Wyatt Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8900 Coit Rd
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3800
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3800
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #77.
Centennial High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6901 Coit Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5600
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,069 students
Rank: #88.
C M Rice Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8500 Gifford Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-6000
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Rank: #99.
Nelson Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10100 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4100
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,126 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15250 Rolater Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5800
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,936 students
Rank: #1111.
Plano East Sr High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 Los Rios Blvd
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-9000
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,124 students
Rank: #1212.
Talley Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5900 Coit Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-2175
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-2175
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #1313.
Tibbals Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
621 Waters Edge Way
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2520
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2520
Grades: PK-4
| 609 students
Rank: #1414.
Lebanon Trail High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5151 Ohio Dr
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-6600
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,019 students
Rank: #1515.
Sloan Creek Int
(Math: 90% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 Country Club Rd
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-8400
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-8400
Grades: 5-6
| 659 students
Rank: #1616.
Barksdale Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 Midway
Plano, TX 75093
(469) 752-0100
Plano, TX 75093
(469) 752-0100
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1717.
Mary Evans Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1225 Walnut Springs Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3373
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3373
Grades: PK-6
| 738 students
Rank: #1818.
Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
715 Duchess Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(469) 752-0400
Allen, TX 75013
(469) 752-0400
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1919.
Vandeventer Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6075 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4350
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #2020.
Mcspedden Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14140 Countrybrook Dr
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4025
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4025
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #2121.
Don Whitt Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7520 Woodcreek Way
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2560
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2560
Grades: PK-4
| 725 students
Rank: #2222.
Schimelpfenig Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Maumelle Dr
Plano, TX 75023
(469) 752-6400
Plano, TX 75023
(469) 752-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #2323.
Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2520 Scenic Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3900
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3900
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #2424.
Mckinney North High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2550 Wilmeth Rd
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4300
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,160 students
Rank: #2525.
Ereckson Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
450 Tatum Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3308
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3308
Grades: 7-9
| 1,256 students
Rank: #2626.
Robert L Puster Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
856 Stoddard Rd
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-8300
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-8300
Grades: PK-4
| 664 students
Rank: #2727.
Melissa High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3030 Milrany Ln
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4216
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4216
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #2828.
Jenny Preston Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2455 Hilliard Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 908-8780
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 908-8780
Grades: PK-6
| 618 students
Rank: #2929.
Martha Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 Oriole Dr
Plano, TX 75094
(469) 752-4400
Plano, TX 75094
(469) 752-4400
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #3030.
Jim Spradley Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11411 Leona St
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 219-2250
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 219-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 899 students
Rank: #3131.
Independence High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10555 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5400
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,817 students
Rank: #3232.
Rock Hill High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16061 Coit Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 219-2300
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 219-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,498 students
Rank: #3333.
Harry Mckillop Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3509 Liberty Way
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2632
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2632
Grades: K-5
| 834 students
Rank: #3434.
Plano Isd High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 Alma Rd
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 905-8100
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 905-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #3535.
Hightower Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Decatur Dr
Plano, TX 75093
(469) 752-1800
Plano, TX 75093
(469) 752-1800
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
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Collin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Heard St
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-6300
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-6300
Grades: K-12
| 265 students
Adult Basic Ed (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1300 19th St
Plano, TX 75023
(469) 752-6900
Plano, TX 75023
(469) 752-6900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
601 S Sherley Ave
Anna, TX 75409
(972) 924-1500
Anna, TX 75409
(972) 924-1500
Grades: PK-K
| 330 students
3300 Ave P
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-0200
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-0200
Grades: PK
| 676 students
318 West School St
Blue Ridge, TX 75424
(972) 752-4243
Blue Ridge, TX 75424
(972) 752-4243
Grades: 5-6
| 90 students
256 Country Club Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8100
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8100
Grades: K-4
| 334 students
507 E Malone
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Grades: 3-4
| 347 students
706 E Pecan St
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9105
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9105
Grades: 5-6
| 366 students
2700 W 15th
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Collin County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
200 S Mcdonald St
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2411
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Collin County J J A E P (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
499 Hwy 78n
Farmersville, TX 75442
(972) 782-7757
Farmersville, TX 75442
(972) 782-7757
Grades: 6
| 1 students
Collin County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
321 Panther Pkwy
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
1 Duvall St
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-4000
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-4000
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
450 Country Club Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 747-7070
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 747-7070
Grades: PK-6
| 591 students
301 N Fifth St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 6
| 397 students
John R Roach Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
11020 Cr 504
Blue Ridge, TX 75424
(972) 752-5707
Blue Ridge, TX 75424
(972) 752-5707
Grades: 9
| 1 students
The L I N C Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2100 White Ave
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-7800
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Life School Mckinney (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4045 Eldorado Parkway
Mckinney, TX 75070
(972) 529-8125
Mckinney, TX 75070
(972) 529-8125
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Lovejoy Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
259 Country Club Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8000
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2700 W 15th
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mapleshade Plaza
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Mapleshade Plaza
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Night School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2700 W 15th
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-5795
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-5795
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2700 W 15th
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Plano Family Literacy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1300 19th St
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-2250
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-2250
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Plano Special Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
615 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-8400
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-8400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Premier H S - North Texas Job Corps High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1701 North Church Rd
Mckinney, TX 75069
(972) 316-3663
Mckinney, TX 75069
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Princeton Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
600 Mabel Ave
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
P O Box 490
Prosper, TX 75078
(972) 346-2455
Prosper, TX 75078
(972) 346-2455
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Serenity High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2100 White Ave
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-8400
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-8400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
18110 Kelly Blvd
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 968-3200
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 968-3200
Grades: 3-5
| 449 students
18111 Kelly Blvd
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 968-3100
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 968-3100
Grades: PK-2
| 544 students
Special Prog Ctr/jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4700 Community Ave
Mckinney, TX 75070
(972) 548-6458
Mckinney, TX 75070
(972) 548-6458
Grades: 10
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Collin County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Collin County, TX include Lawler Middle School, Lovejoy High School and Skaggs Elementary School. Collin County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public schools are located in Collin County, TX?
285 public schools are located in Collin County, TX.
What percentage of students in Collin County, TX go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Collin County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Collin County, TX?
Collin County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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