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6.0 avg / 10

Best Schools in Little Elm, Texas

11 schools · 7 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High

Public: 10
Private: 1
Districts: 4
Avg Rating: 6.0/10

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.0/10

44% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$126,341

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$386,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
44%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
36 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
81%

Of occupied housing units

How Little Elm compares

Texas rank

#509 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Texas avg (6.2)

Median household income

$126k

170% of Texas median

Schools in this city

9

About Schools in Little Elm, Texas

Little Elm, Texas is home to 11 schools, including 10 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.0 out of 10, schools in Little Elm show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which measures academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

The highest-performing school in Little Elm is D H Brent EL with a composite score of 7.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Little Elm is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 108,539 students.

Little Elm's community shows 44% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $126,341. The poverty rate in the area is 6.9%.

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.

Filter by Level: All Levels (11) Elementary (7) Middle (3) High (1)
Filter by Type: All Types (11) Public (10) Private (1)
Filter by Rating: All Ratings (11) Academics (11) Growth (7) Resources (9)
Filter by ZIP: 75068 (11)

Elementary Schools

7 schools
# School Rating
1
D H BRENT EL
582 students · Pre-K–5th 		7.6
2
LAKEVIEW EL
561 students · Pre-K–5th 		7.6
3
NORTH TEXAS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY-EAST CAMPUS
270 students · Pre-K–8th 		7.5
4
CATHERINE BELL EL
616 students · Pre-K–5th 		5.6
5
CESAR CHAVEZ EL
421 students · Pre-K–5th 		4.4
6
MILLER EL
602 students · Kindergarten–5th 		4.3
Private Schools 1 school

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

1
CREEKWOOD SCHOOL Private
19 students · Pre-K–3rd 		Not Rated

Middle Schools

3 schools
# School Rating
1
LOWELL H STRIKE MIDDLE
929 students · 6th–8th 		5.0
2
JERRY R WALKER MIDDLE
930 students · 6th–8th 		4.9
3
DENTON CO J J A E P
1 students · 6th–6th 		—

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
LITTLE ELM H S
2,529 students · 9th–12th 		7.0

Schools in Little Elm

Little Elm, Texas · 11 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$126,341

Median Home Value

$386,300

Median Rent

$2,161/mo

Population

70,562

College Educated

44%

Homeownership

81%

Avg Commute

36 min

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Community Profile

Little Elm has a median household income of $126,341. It is a well-educated community where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $386,300, with a median rent of $2,161/month. The local poverty rate of 6.9% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 36 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State
Texas
Total Schools
11
Elementary
7
Middle
3
High
1
Districts
4
Avg Rating
6.0/10

Resources

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School Districts (4)

NORTH TEXAS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

3 schools · 764 students

DENTON ISD

46 schools · 32,866 students

FRISCO ISD

77 schools · 66,698 students

LITTLE ELM ISD

11 schools · 8,211 students

Nearby Cities

Oak Point (2 schools)
2 mi
Cross Roads (1 school)
3 mi
Aubrey (12 schools)
5 mi
The Colony (10 schools)
7 mi
Shady Shores (2 schools)
6 mi
Lake Dallas (5 schools)
6 mi
Frisco (82 schools)
7 mi
Corinth (3 schools)
8 mi
Highland Village (4 schools)
10 mi
Prosper (19 schools)
10 mi
Denton (35 schools)
10 mi
Pilot Point (5 schools)
13 mi
Lewisville (49 schools)
13 mi
Lantana (4 schools)
12 mi
Carrollton (47 schools)
13 mi

Other Major Cities in Texas

Top metros statewide by school count.

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Little Elm, Texas

How many schools are in Little Elm, Texas?

Little Elm has 11 schools, including 10 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Little Elm, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Little Elm is 6.0 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Little Elm, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Little Elm on MySchoolScout is D H Brent EL with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Little Elm, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Little Elm on MySchoolScout is D H Brent EL with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Little Elm, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Little Elm on MySchoolScout is Lowell H Strike Middle with a composite score of 5.0/10.

What is the best high school in Little Elm, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Little Elm on MySchoolScout is Little Elm H S with a composite score of 7.0/10.

How many school districts serve Little Elm, Texas?

Little Elm is served by 4 school districts: North Texas Collegiate Academy, Denton ISD, Frisco ISD, Little Elm ISD.

What is the education level in Little Elm, Texas?

According to Census data, 44% of adults in Little Elm have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Little Elm, Texas?

The median household income in Little Elm is approximately $126,341 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Little Elm, Texas?

Yes, Little Elm has 1 private school alongside 10 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Little Elm, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Little Elm is 14.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Little Elm, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.