For the 2025 school year, there are 304 public schools serving 219,345 students in Collin County, TX (there are 125 private schools, serving 25,619 private students). 90% 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 59% (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 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Collin County (2025)
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
| 921 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
| 707 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
| 693 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
| 978 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
| 1,596 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
| 371 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
| 338 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
| 1,131 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: K-6
| 701 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
| 747 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
| 1,670 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 914 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
| 1,730 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
| 2,035 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
| 791 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
| 701 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
| 649 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
| 64 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
| 551 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
| 641 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
| 706 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
| 546 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
| 1,064 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
| 325 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
| 439 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
| 769 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: K-6
| 792 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
| 533 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
| 347 students
Rank: #3030.
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
| 518 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
| 644 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
| 757 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
| 1,263 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
| 511 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
| 466 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
1300 19th St
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-8100
Plano, TX 75074
(469) 752-8100
Grades: K-5
| 58 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
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 Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
321 Panther Pkwy
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Collin Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
200 S Mcdonald St
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Collin Co 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: 9
| 1 students
800 E Main St
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-0550
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-0550
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
305 N Alder Dr
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 396-6924
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 396-6924
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
450 Country Club Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 747-7070
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 747-7070
Grades: PK-6
| 591 students
Hospital/homebound (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2700 W 15th St
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8069
Plano, TX 75075
(469) 752-8069
Grades: 5-12
| 23 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
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
605 E Seventh St
Prosper, TX 75078
(469) 219-2000
Prosper, TX 75078
(469) 219-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 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
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
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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?
304 public schools are located in Collin County.
What percentage of students in Collin County go to public school?
90% 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 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (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. Rice Middle School
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