Best Schools in Plano, Texas
96 schools · 60 Elementary · 12 Middle · 7 High · 17 Other
Choosing a school in Plano?
Use this page to compare every school in Plano by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Wyatt EL
Elementary · Plano ISD. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Skaggs EL
Elementary · Plano ISD. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Centennial EL
Elementary · Plano ISD. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Plano for 2026 are Wyatt EL (9.5/10), Skaggs EL (9.4/10), and Centennial EL (9.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 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
96
67 public · 29 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$463,167
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
96
67 public · 29 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$463,167
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 Plano schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Plano schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Plano
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 96). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyatt EL | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Skaggs EL | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Centennial EL | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Mathews EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Hightower EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Andrews EL | 9.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Academy H S | 9.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Fowler Middle | 9.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Hughston EL | 9.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Bethany EL | 8.9 / 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
- 6.8/10
- Median household income
- $109,377
- Median home value
- $463,167
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 57%
52% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Plano compares
Texas rank
#244 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$109k
147% of Texas median
Schools in this city
82
Education Snapshot
Plano, TexasPlano's 96 schools across 4 districts enroll roughly 49,393 students, with the level mix tilted toward elementary — 60 elementary campuses, 12 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 17 other or combined programs. On the MySchoolScout composite scale, 82 scored schools average 6.9/10, sitting 0.6 points above the Texas state average of 6.3/10. That above-average performance aligns with the city's economic profile: median household income reaches $112,787, which is 41% above the Texas median of $79,932, and 60% of adults in Plano hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The district landscape is nearly all traditional; just 2 of 96 schools operate as charters. Parents comparing Plano to other large Texas metros will find composite scores that run broadly above the state average across campuses, not propped up by a handful of selective outliers.
About Schools in Plano, Texas
Plano ISD runs 66 ranked public schools, with a citywide average score of 6.7 out of 10. Forty-four percent of schools clear the 7.0 threshold. That combination means parents aren't hunting for a single exceptional campus in a sea of mediocrity; real options exist across grade levels and neighborhoods throughout the city.
The elementary tier sets the tone. Brinker Elementary leads all 66 schools with a 9.2 — the highest score in the city. Skaggs Elementary and Wyatt Elementary both score 8.8, and Barksdale Elementary lands at 8.7. Four elementary campuses above 8.7 in one district is a meaningful concentration. Fowler Middle rounds out the top five at 8.7, a sign that strong elementary preparation carries into the middle school years.
The 6.7 average holds context worth unpacking. With 29 of 66 schools scoring 7 or above, Plano's distribution skews toward the upper half rather than clustering around the middle. That matters when families compare neighborhoods: a school in the 6.5 to 7.5 range here is a genuinely solid option, not a concession. The gap between Plano's highest and lowest performers exists — every city has one — but parents unlikely to land in a top-five attendance zone still have good schools to choose from.
For families making decisions, the elementary landscape is Plano's clearest strength. The cluster of 8.7-plus elementary schools gives families across multiple parts of the city access to high-performing early education. Middle school data is thinner in the top five — Fowler's 8.7 is encouraging, but parents with kids entering sixth grade should pull individual campus scores rather than extrapolating from the elementary picture. Attendance zone boundaries are the variable that matters most: knowing your address's assigned school, not just the city's top performers, is the practical first step when comparing options here.
Elementary Schools
60 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 325 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.5 |
| 2 | 338 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.4 |
| 3 | 488 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.3 |
| 4 | 466 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 5 | 431 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.2 |
| 6 | 439 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.2 |
| 7 | 393 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 8 | 279 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.9 |
| 9 | 546 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.9 |
| 10 | 583 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.7 |
Show all 60 elementary schools in Plano
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 978 students · 6th–8th | 9.0 |
| 2 | 914 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 |
| 3 | 819 students · 6th–8th | 8.2 |
| 4 | 969 students · 6th–8th | 8.2 |
| 5 | 815 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 |
| 6 | 1,045 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 7 | 704 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 8 | 559 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 9 | 852 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
| 10 | 1,225 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
Show all 12 middle schools in Plano
High Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 298 students · 9th–12th | 9.2 | ||
| 2 | 3,050 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 | ||
| 3 | 2,258 students · 11th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 4 | 2,618 students · 11th–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 5 | 8 students · 7th–12th | — | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | The Einstein School of PlanoPrivate 187 students · 5th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 59 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
17 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,299 students · 9th–10th | 6.3 | ||
| 2 | 263 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.7 | ||
| 3 | 290 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.2 | ||
| 4 | 1,186 students · 9th–10th | 5.1 | ||
| 5 | 227 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.8 | ||
| 6 | 984 students · 9th–10th | 4.6 | ||
| 7 | 1,241 students · 9th–10th | 4.6 | ||
| 8 | 1,405 students · 9th–10th | 4.2 | ||
| 9 | 146 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.0 | ||
Private Schools8 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Great Lakes AcademyPrivate 84 students · 4th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 17 other schools in Plano
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Schools in Plano
Plano, Texas · 96 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 6 ZIP codes
Median Income
$109,377
Median Home Value
$463,167
Median Rent
$1,794/mo
Population
284,959
College Educated
59%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Community Profile
Plano has a median household income of $109,377. It is a well-educated community where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $463,167, with a median rent of $1,794/month. The local poverty rate of 7.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 60
- Middle
- 12
- High
- 7
- Other
- 17
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Texas
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Plano, Texas
How many schools are in Plano, Texas?
Plano has 96 schools, including 67 public and 29 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Plano, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Plano is 6.8 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 Plano, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Plano on MySchoolScout is Wyatt EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Plano, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Plano on MySchoolScout is Wyatt EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Plano, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Plano on MySchoolScout is Fowler Middle with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best high school in Plano, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Plano on MySchoolScout is Academy H S with a composite score of 9.2/10.
How many school districts serve Plano, Texas?
Plano is served by 4 school districts: Harmony Public Schools - North Texas, Lone Star Language Academy, Frisco ISD, Plano ISD.
What is the education level in Plano, Texas?
According to Census data, 59% of adults in Plano have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Plano, Texas?
The median household income in Plano is approximately $109,377 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Plano, Texas?
Yes, Plano has 29 private schools alongside 67 public schools. The top-rated private school is Archgate Montessori Christian Academy with a score of 8.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plano, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Plano is 12.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Plano, 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.