6.7public avg / 10

Best Schools in Mckinney, Texas

53 schools in the directory · 36 Elementary · 6 Middle · 7 High · 4 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 47

Private: 6

Districts: 6

Comparable public avg (44): 6.7/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Mckinney are Dean and Mildred Bennett EL (8.9/10), Roy Lee Walker EL (8.4/10), and Jack and June Furr EL (8.2/10), among 44 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

47 public · 6 private

Avg Score

6.7

44 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

47 public · 6 private

Avg Score

6.7

44 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Burks EL

Rates 8.0/10 despite 81% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Mckinney public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Elliott EL

STAAR proficiency rose +15.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mckinney public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Mckinney

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 44 rated schools; 53 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Dean and Mildred Bennett EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	97th
2	Roy Lee Walker EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	92th
3	Jack and June Furr EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	89th
4	Arthur H Mcneil EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	88th
5	Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	88th
6	Burks EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	86th
7	Sonntag EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	87th
8	Faubion Middle	7.9 / 10	Middle	+1.4	84th
9	Lois Lindsey EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	83th
10	Earl & Lottie Wolford EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	78th

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About Schools in Mckinney, Texas

Mckinney, Texas is home to 53 schools, including 47 public schools and 6 private schools. The city's schools span 36 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 7 high schools.

The 44 public schools in this comparison average 6.7 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 Dean and Mildred Bennett EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

Mckinney is served by 6 school districts. These districts collectively serve 148,013 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

36 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Dean and Mildred Bennett EL 481 students · Kindergarten–5th	481	Kindergarten–5th	8.9
2	Roy Lee Walker EL 398 students · Kindergarten–5th	398	Kindergarten–5th	8.4
3	Jack and June Furr EL 881 students · Pre-K–5th	881	Pre-K–5th	8.2
4	Arthur H Mcneil EL 381 students · Kindergarten–5th	381	Kindergarten–5th	8.1
5	Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew EL 461 students · Kindergarten–5th	461	Kindergarten–5th	8.1
6	Sonntag EL 516 students · Pre-K–5th	516	Pre-K–5th	8.0
7	Burks EL 366 students · Kindergarten–5th	366	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
8	Lois Lindsey EL 820 students · Kindergarten–6th	820	Kindergarten–6th	7.8
9	Earl & Lottie Wolford EL 412 students · Kindergarten–5th	412	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
10	Comstock EL 699 students · Kindergarten–4th	699	Kindergarten–4th	7.5

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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.

Middle Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Faubion Middle 1,157 students · 6th–8th	1,157	6th–8th	7.9
2	Scott Morgan Johnson Middle 1,050 students · 6th–8th	1,050	6th–8th	7.5
3	Scoggins Middle 769 students · 7th–8th	769	7th–8th	7.2
4	Dowell Middle 1,046 students · 6th–8th	1,046	6th–8th	7.2
5	Dr Jack Cockrill Middle 1,220 students · 6th–8th	1,220	6th–8th	6.8
6	Leonard Evans JR Middle 782 students · 6th–8th	782	6th–8th	5.0

High Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Emerson H S 1,763 students · 9th–12th	1,763	9th–12th	6.9
2	Mckinney H S 2,804 students · 9th–12th	2,804	9th–12th	6.9
3	Mckinney North H S 2,311 students · 9th–12th	2,311	9th–12th	6.1
4	Mckinney Boyd H S 2,550 students · 9th–12th	2,550	9th–12th	6.0
5	County Residential Center 81 students · 6th–12th	81	6th–12th	4.9
6	J J a E P 7 students · 9th–12th	7	9th–12th	—
7	Serenity High 3 students · 9th–12th	3	9th–12th	—

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Imagine International Academy of North Texas 1,437 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,437	Kindergarten–12th	6.7
2	Herman Lawson Early Childhood School 610 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	610	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.4
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Collin County Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate 423 students · Kindergarten–12th	423	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	Excellence AcademyPrivate 92 students · Pre-K–10th	92	Pre-K–10th	Not Rated

Schools in Mckinney

Mckinney, Texas · 53 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 36
Middle: 6
High: 7
Other: 4

Resources

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School Districts (6)

IMAGINE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF NORTH TEXAS

1 school · 1,437 students

ALLEN ISD

24 schools · 21,370 students

FRISCO ISD

77 schools · 66,698 students

MCKINNEY ISD

33 schools · 23,306 students

MELISSA ISD

8 schools · 6,735 students

PROSPER ISD

27 schools · 28,467 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Mckinney, Texas

How many schools are in Mckinney, Texas?

Mckinney has 53 schools, including 47 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Mckinney, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 44 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Mckinney is 6.7 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 Mckinney, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Mckinney on MySchoolScout is Dean and Mildred Bennett EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Mckinney, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Mckinney on MySchoolScout is Dean and Mildred Bennett EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Mckinney, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Mckinney on MySchoolScout is Faubion Middle with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best high school in Mckinney, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Mckinney on MySchoolScout is Emerson H S with a composite score of 6.9/10.

How many school districts serve Mckinney, Texas?

Mckinney is served by 6 school districts: Imagine International Academy of North Texas, Allen ISD, Frisco ISD, Mckinney ISD, Melissa ISD, Prosper ISD.

Are there private schools in Mckinney, Texas?

Yes, Mckinney has 6 private schools alongside 47 public schools. The top-rated private school is Collin County Cornerstone Christian Academy with a score of 6.4/10.

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

Among 44 public schools in Mckinney that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average 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 Mckinney, 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.