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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Collin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 309 public schools serving 219,345 students in Collin County, TX (there are 115 private schools, serving 19,159 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, Willow Springs Middle School and Rice Middle 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 63% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Collin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawler Middle School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12921 Rolater Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Willow Springs Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1101 W Lucas Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8500
Gr: 7-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Rice Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8500 Gifford Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Mary Evans Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1225 Walnut Springs Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3373
Gr: K-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Skaggs Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3201 Russell Creek Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3300
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Talley Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5900 Coit Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Fowler Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3801 Mcdermott Rd
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Nelson Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10100 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Lovejoy High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2350 Estates Pkwy
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Mcspedden Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14140 Countrybrook Dr
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4025
Gr: PK-5 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Tibbals Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
621 Waters Edge Way
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2520
Gr: PK-4 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Robert L Puster Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
856 Stoddard Rd
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-8300
Gr: K-4 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10101 Shepton Ln
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4075
Gr: K-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Liberty High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15250 Rolater Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2800 Oakland Hills Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-2300
Gr: K-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Independence High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10555 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Wyatt Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8900 Coit Rd
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3800
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
256 Country Club Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8100
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1919.
Liscano Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11222 Mammoth Cave Ln
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-2275
Gr: K-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Sloan Creek Intermediate School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
440 Country Club Rd
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-8400
Gr: 5-6 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Joe V Hart Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
450 Country Club Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8200
Gr: K-4 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2222.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7500 Marchman Way
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2323.
Centennial High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6901 Coit Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2520 Scenic Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3900
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
Jim Spradley Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11411 Leona St
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 219-2250
Gr: K-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2626.
Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
715 Duchess Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(469) 752-0400
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2727.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
415 Oriole Dr
Plano, TX 75094
(469) 752-4400
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2828.
Glen Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6100 Glen Oaks Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6400
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Barksdale Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2424 Midway
Plano, TX 75093
(469) 752-0100
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9865 Gillespie Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-3625
Gr: K-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
Borchardt Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4300 Waskom Dr
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 633-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
Dr E T Boon Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1050 Comanche Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3331
Gr: K-6 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Don Whitt Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7520 Woodcreek Way
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2560
Gr: PK-4 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Ereckson Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
450 Tatum Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 747-3308
Gr: 7-8 | 1,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3535.
Rita Smith Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2221 Fm 1378
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2540
Gr: PK-4 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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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 Rice Middle 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?
91% 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Collin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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