6.5public avg / 10

Best Schools in Celina, Texas

8 schools in the directory · 4 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 8

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (6): 6.5/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Celina are Sam Johnson EL (7.8/10), Jerry & Linda Moore Middle (7.7/10), and O'dell EL (6.7/10), among 6 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.

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6.5

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6.5

6 public schools · out of 10

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Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Light Farms EL

STAAR proficiency rose +13.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Celina public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Celina

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (6 rated schools; 8 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Sam Johnson EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	—	82th
2	Jerry & Linda Moore Middle	7.7 / 10	Middle	—	81th
3	O'dell EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	—	56th
4	Light Farms EL	6.0 / 10	Elementary	—	39th
5	Celina H S	5.8 / 10	High	—	35th
6	Marcy B Lykins EL	4.7 / 10	Elementary	—	14th

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About Schools in Celina, Texas

Celina, Texas is home to 8 schools, including 8 public schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

The 6 public schools in this comparison average 6.5 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 Sam Johnson EL with a composite score of 7.8/10.

Celina is served by 2 school districts: CELINA ISD, PROSPER ISD. These districts collectively serve 33,044 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

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Sam Johnson EL 615 students · Pre-K–5th	615	Pre-K–5th	7.8
2	O'dell EL 801 students · Kindergarten–5th	801	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
3	Light Farms EL 1,015 students · Pre-K–5th	1,015	Pre-K–5th	6.0
4	Marcy B Lykins EL 809 students · Kindergarten–5th	809	Kindergarten–5th	4.7

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Jerry & Linda Moore Middle 1,036 students · 6th–8th	1,036	6th–8th	7.7

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Celina H S 1,176 students · 9th–12th	1,176	9th–12th	5.8

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Early Childhood School 185 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	185	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.2
2	Collin Co J J a E P 1 students · 11th–11th	1	11th–11th	—

Schools in Celina

Celina, Texas · 8 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 4
Middle: 1
High: 1
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (2)

CELINA ISD

7 schools · 4,577 students

PROSPER ISD

27 schools · 28,467 students

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Common questions about schools in Celina, Texas

How many schools are in Celina, Texas?

Celina has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Celina, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 6 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Celina is 6.5 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 Celina, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Celina on MySchoolScout is Sam Johnson EL with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Celina, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Celina on MySchoolScout is Sam Johnson EL with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Celina, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Celina on MySchoolScout is Jerry & Linda Moore Middle with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best high school in Celina, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Celina on MySchoolScout is Celina H S with a composite score of 5.8/10.

How many school districts serve Celina, Texas?

Celina is served by 2 school districts: Celina ISD, Prosper ISD.

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

Among 6 public schools in Celina that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Celina, 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.