6.9public avg / 10

Best Schools in Allen, Texas

32 schools in the directory · 24 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High · 3 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 22

Private: 10

Districts: 3

Comparable public avg (21): 6.9/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Allen are Beverly EL (8.3/10), Alvis C Story EL (8.2/10), and Frances E Norton EL (7.9/10), among 21 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

22 public · 10 private

Avg Score

6.9

21 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

22 public · 10 private

Avg Score

6.9

21 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Alvis C Story EL

Rates 8.2/10 despite 46% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Allen public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Beverly Cheatham EL

STAAR proficiency rose +16.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Allen public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Allen

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 21 rated schools; 32 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Beverly EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	91th
2	Alvis C Story EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	90th
3	Frances E Norton EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	85th
4	Jenny Preston EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	85th
5	Mary Evans EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	81th
6	Dr E T Boon EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	77th
7	Flossie Floyd Green EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	77th
8	W E Pete Ford Middle	7.5 / 10	Middle	+0.6	77th
9	Ereckson Middle	7.2 / 10	Middle	+0.2	69th
10	David and Lynda Olson EL	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	67th

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About Schools in Allen, Texas

Allen, Texas is home to 32 schools, including 22 public schools and 10 private schools. The city's schools span 24 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 21 public schools in this comparison average 6.9 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Beverly EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.

Allen is served by 3 school districts: ALLEN ISD, LOVEJOY ISD, PLANO ISD. These districts collectively serve 73,361 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

24 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Beverly EL 371 students · Kindergarten–5th	371	Kindergarten–5th	8.3
2	Alvis C Story EL 618 students · Kindergarten–6th	618	Kindergarten–6th	8.2
3	Frances E Norton EL 651 students · Kindergarten–6th	651	Kindergarten–6th	7.9
4	Jenny Preston EL 723 students · Kindergarten–6th	723	Kindergarten–6th	7.9
5	Mary Evans EL 701 students · Kindergarten–6th	701	Kindergarten–6th	7.7
6	Flossie Floyd Green EL 568 students · Kindergarten–6th	568	Kindergarten–6th	7.5
7	Dr E T Boon EL 792 students · Kindergarten–6th	792	Kindergarten–6th	7.5
8	David and Lynda Olson EL 724 students · Pre-K–6th	724	Pre-K–6th	7.1
9	Max O Vaughan EL 687 students · Kindergarten–6th	687	Kindergarten–6th	6.8
10	Beverly Cheatham EL 671 students · Kindergarten–6th	671	Kindergarten–6th	6.3

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Alton Boyd EL James and Margie Marion EL Carlena Chandler EL Gene M Reed EL Kerr EL The Academy at Church Eleven32Private Discovery DaysPrivate Cornerstone School AllenPrivate Creme De La Creme - AllenPrivate Discovery Montessori AcademyPrivate Montessori School at StarcreekPrivate Primrose School of West AllenPrivate Spanish SchoolhousePrivate Sunshine & Rainbows Early Learning CenterPrivate

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	W E Pete Ford Middle 716 students · 7th–8th	716	7th–8th	7.5
2	Ereckson Middle 1,263 students · 7th–8th	1,263	7th–8th	7.2
3	Walter & Lois Curtis Middle 1,304 students · 7th–8th	1,304	7th–8th	6.7

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Allen H S 5,273 students · 9th–12th	5,273	9th–12th	6.8
2	Collin Co J J a E P 1 students · 12th–12th	1	12th–12th	—

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lowery Freshman Center 1,693 students · 9th–9th	1,693	9th–9th	6.3
2	Lovejoy Childhood Development Center 64 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	64	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.7
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Sevenstar AcademyPrivate 86 students · Kindergarten–12th	86	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Allen

Allen, Texas · 32 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 24
Middle: 3
High: 2
Other: 3

Resources

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School Districts (3)

ALLEN ISD

24 schools · 21,370 students

LOVEJOY ISD

6 schools · 4,092 students

PLANO ISD

77 schools · 47,899 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Allen, Texas

How many schools are in Allen, Texas?

Allen has 32 schools, including 22 public and 10 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Allen, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 21 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Allen is 6.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Allen, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Allen on MySchoolScout is Beverly EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Allen, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Allen on MySchoolScout is Beverly EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Allen, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Allen on MySchoolScout is W E Pete Ford Middle with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best high school in Allen, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Allen on MySchoolScout is Allen H S with a composite score of 6.8/10.

How many school districts serve Allen, Texas?

Allen is served by 3 school districts: Allen ISD, Lovejoy ISD, Plano ISD.

Are there private schools in Allen, Texas?

Yes, Allen has 10 private schools alongside 22 public schools. The top-rated private school is Sevenstar Academy with a score of 6.9/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Allen, Texas?

Among 21 public schools in Allen that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Allen, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.