Best Schools in Little Elm, Texas
11 schools · 7 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High
Choosing a school in Little Elm?
Use this page to compare every school in Little Elm by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Miller EL
Elementary · Frisco ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Jerry R Walker Middle
Middle · Little Elm ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Lowell H Strike Middle
Middle · Little Elm ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Little Elm for 2026 are Miller EL (8.1/10), Jerry R Walker Middle (6.9/10), and Lowell H Strike Middle (6.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. 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 with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.8
out of 10
Median Home
$386,300
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.8
out of 10
Median Home
$386,300
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 6.9/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Little Elm schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Little Elm schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Little Elm
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Jerry R Walker Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Lowell H Strike Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Lakeview EL | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Little Elm H S | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | D H Brent EL | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Catherine Bell EL | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | North Texas Collegiate Academy-east Campus | 3.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Cesar Chavez EL | 3.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.8/10
- Median household income
- $126,341
- Median home value
- $386,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44%
- Avg commute
- 36 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 81%
11% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Little Elm compares
Texas rank
#485 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$126k
170% of Texas median
Schools in this city
9
About Schools in Little Elm, Texas
Little Elm, Texas has 9 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 — a city where the elementary tier consistently outperforms the middle and high school levels. The overall average sits slightly above the midpoint, but the distribution matters more than the mean: 44% of schools, 4 out of 9, score 7 or higher, meaning nearly half the ranked options clear a meaningful quality threshold for parents with high standards.
The elementary layer is the city's strongest asset. D H Brent El leads all ranked schools with a 7.9, the highest score in Little Elm. Lakeview El follows at 7.8. North Texas Collegiate Academy-East Campus, also an elementary campus, rounds out the top three at 7.5. Three elementaries above 7.5 is a meaningful concentration of quality for a city this size, and parents with younger children have genuine options at the top of the range.
The secondary picture is more varied. Little Elm H S earns a 7.2, a solid score that keeps the high school competitive with the top elementary tier and makes it the fourth school to clear the 7-point mark. Lowell H Strike Middle scores 5.7 — a notable drop from both the elementaries and the high school. That gap is the sharpest performance transition in the city's pipeline, and parents with middle-grade students should weigh it carefully. The jump between elementary and middle school years is where the district's consistency breaks.
For parents comparing Little Elm against neighboring cities, the 6.3 average reflects a district with real strengths at the start and end of the K–12 run but a weaker middle segment. Families with younger children face strong elementary choices and a high school that holds its own. Families approaching the middle school years should look closely at Lowell H Strike's profile before committing long-term. The 44% above-7 rate is the headline — Little Elm's top performers are genuinely competitive, but the full path through the district is uneven.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 602 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 2 | 561 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 3 | 582 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 | ||
| 4 | 616 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 5 | 270 students · Pre-K–8th | 3.8 | ||
| 6 | 421 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.7 | ||
| 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 | — | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 930 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
| 2 | 929 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 |
| 3 | 1 students · 6th–6th | — |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,529 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
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.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 1
Resources
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently 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 5.8 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 Little Elm, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Little Elm on MySchoolScout is Miller EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Little Elm, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Little Elm on MySchoolScout is Miller EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Little Elm, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Little Elm on MySchoolScout is Jerry R Walker Middle with a composite score of 6.9/10.
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 5.9/10.
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 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.
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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.