For the 2024-25 school year, there are 294 public schools serving 212,900 students in Collin County, TX (there are 125 private schools, serving 25,558 private students). 89% 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, Willow Springs Middle School and Talley 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 60% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% 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 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Collin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawler Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12921 Rolater Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 1,026 students
Rank: #22.
Willow Springs Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
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
| 738 students
Rank: #33.
Talley Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5900 Coit Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-2175
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-2175
Grades: K-5
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
Fowler Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3801 Mcdermott Rd
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-5050
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 1,034 students
Rank: #55.
Lovejoy High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2350 Estates Pkwy
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8700
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,639 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
715 Duchess Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(469) 752-0400
Allen, TX 75013
(469) 752-0400
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Skaggs Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
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
| 350 students
Rank: #88.
Nelson Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10100 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4100
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,130 students
Rank: #99.
Mary Evans Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1225 Walnut Springs Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3373
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3373
Grades: PK-6
| 756 students
Rank: #1010.
Mcspedden Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14140 Countrybrook Dr
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4025
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4025
Grades: PK-5
| 778 students
Rank: #1111.
Independence High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10555 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5400
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,665 students
Rank: #1212.
C M Rice Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8500 Gifford Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-6000
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #1313.
Liberty High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15250 Rolater Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5800
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,846 students
Rank: #1414.
Centennial High School
(Math: 78% | 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
| 2,082 students
Rank: #1515.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Oakland Hills Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-2300
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-2300
Grades: K-5
| 773 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Liscano Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11222 Mammoth Cave Ln
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-2275
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-2275
Grades: K-5
| 703 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Tibbals Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
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
| 613 students
Rank: #1818.
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
256 Country Club Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8100
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8100
Grades: PK
| 46 students
Rank: #1919.
Robert L Puster Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
856 Stoddard Rd
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-8300
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-8300
Grades: K-4
| 604 students
Rank: #2020.
Sloan Creek Intermediate School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 81%)
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
| 652 students
Rank: #2121.
Borchardt Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4300 Waskom Dr
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 633-2800
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 633-2800
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #2222.
Barksdale Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 Midway
Plano, TX 75093
(469) 752-0100
Plano, TX 75093
(469) 752-0100
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #2323.
Jim Spradley Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11411 Leona St
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 219-2250
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 219-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 1,090 students
Rank: #2424.
Wyatt Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8900 Coit Rd
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3800
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3800
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #2525.
Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2520 Scenic Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3900
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3900
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #2626.
Don Whitt Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7520 Woodcreek Way
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2560
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2560
Grades: PK-4
| 802 students
Rank: #2727.
Dr E T Boon Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1050 Comanche Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3331
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3331
Grades: PK-6
| 855 students
Rank: #2828.
Joe V Hart Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
450 Country Club Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8200
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8200
Grades: K-4
| 575 students
Rank: #2929.
C T Eddins Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
311 Peregrine Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6600
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6600
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #3030.
Martha Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 Oriole Dr
Plano, TX 75094
(469) 752-4400
Plano, TX 75094
(469) 752-4400
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #3131.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10101 Shepton Ln
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4075
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4075
Grades: K-5
| 728 students
Rank: #3232.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9865 Gillespie Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-3625
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-3625
Grades: K-5
| 797 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Ereckson Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
450 Tatum Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3308
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3308
Grades: 7-8
| 1,256 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Glen Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6100 Glen Oaks Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6400
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6400
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7500 Marchman Way
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-2300
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 477 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) 924-1340
Anna, TX 75409
(972) 924-1340
Grades: PK
| 104 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
Braves Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 N Fm 1138
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Nevada, TX 75173
(972) 843-6000
Grades: 3-11
| 10 students
9889 Wade Blvd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-6780
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-6780
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
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 2023)
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
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, Willow Springs Middle School and Talley 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?
294 public schools are located in Collin County.
What percentage of students in Collin County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Collin County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Collin County?
Collin County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Collin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Collin County include: Wylie East High School vs. Wylie High School, Tatum Elementary School vs. Naomi Press Elementary School, Robinson Middle School vs. C M Rice Middle School
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