For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 6,915 students in Mckinney, TX. The top-ranked public preschools in Mckinney, TX are Mooneyham Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Lois Lindsey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckinney, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Mckinney have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mckinney, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mooneyham Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2301 Eden Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3650
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10550 Millbend Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-4000
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Lois Lindsey Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5730 Wilford Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(972) 908-4007
Mckinney, TX 75070
(972) 908-4007
Gr: PK-6 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 Prestwick Hollow Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 219-2230
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 219-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
John A Baker Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3125 Bluewood Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 219-2120
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 219-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Jack And June Furr Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
551 S Bluestem Dr
Mckinney, TX 75072
(469) 219-2280
Mckinney, TX 75072
(469) 219-2280
Gr: PK-5 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Ogle Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4200 Big Fork Trl
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3525
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3525
Gr: PK-4 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Sonntag Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 Reagan Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3850
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3721 Hudson Crossing
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3750
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3750
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
450 N Lukenbach Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 219-2420
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 219-2420
Gr: PK | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Dowell
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-2400
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-2400
Gr: PK | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mckinney, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mckinney, TX include Mooneyham Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Lois Lindsey Elementary School. Mckinney has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public preschools are located in Mckinney?
11 public preschools are located in Mckinney.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinney?
Mckinney public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mckinney are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mckinney include: Sonntag Elementary School vs. Scott Elementary School, Scott Elementary School vs. Sonntag Elementary School, Scott Elementary School vs. Mooneyham Elementary School
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