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Best Wylie Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 19,401 students in Wylie, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 355 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wylie, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%). Wylie has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
The top-ranked public schools in Wylie, TX are Tibbals Elementary School, Don Whitt Elementary School and Rita Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wylie, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wylie 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Wylie, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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.
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%
Rank: #44.
Wally Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1301 Elm Rd
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2580
Gr: PK-4 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Cheri Cox Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7009 Woodbridge Pkwy
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2500
Gr: PK-4 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Wylie High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2550 W Fm 544
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,189 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
R F Hartman Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
510 S Birmingham St
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3480
Gr: PK-4 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Frank Mcmillan J High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1050 Park Blvd
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3225
Gr: 7-8 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Raymond B Cooper J High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Hensley Ln
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3250
Gr: 7-8 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Dodd Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Park Blvd
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3440
Gr: PK-4 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
T F Birmingham Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 W Brown St
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3420
Gr: PK-4 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Grady Burnett J High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
516 Hilltop
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3200
Gr: 7-8 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Dr Al Draper Intermed
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
103 Hensley
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3350
Gr: 5-6 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
P M Akin Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Springwood
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
George W Bush Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 Eagle Aerie Ln
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2600
Gr: PK-4 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
R V Groves Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Mccreary Rd
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3460
Gr: PK-4 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Wylie East High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 Wylie E Dr
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 2,709 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
Ab Harrison Intermediate School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 S Ballard
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3300
Gr: 5-6 | 1,093 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Davis Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
950 Park Blvd
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3325
Gr: 5-6 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2020.
Achieve Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Pirate Dr
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2395
Gr: 5-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Collin Co J J A E P
Alternative School
951 S Ballard
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3000
Gr: 8-9 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
New Elementary School
951 S Ballard
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3000
Rank: n/an/a
New Int S
951 S Ballard
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3000
Rank: n/an/a
New Jh S
951 S Ballard
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3000

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wylie, TX?
How many public schools are located in Wylie?
24 public schools are located in Wylie.
What percentage of students in Wylie go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wylie are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wylie?
Wylie public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wylie are often viewed compared to one another?

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