6.3public avg / 10

Best Schools in Plano, Texas

100 schools in the directory · 60 Elementary · 12 Middle · 7 High · 21 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 67

Private: 33

Districts: 4

Comparable public avg (62): 6.3/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Plano are Hightower EL (8.9/10), Hughston EL (8.5/10), and Academy H S (8.2/10), among 62 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

100

67 public · 33 private

Avg Score

6.3

62 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

100

67 public · 33 private

Avg Score

6.3

62 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Mendenhall EL

Rates 8.1/10 despite 86% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 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 public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Davis EL

STAAR proficiency rose +18.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Plano public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Plano

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 62 rated schools; 100 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Hightower EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.3	97th
2	Hughston EL	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	93th
3	Academy H S	8.2 / 10	High	+1.5	89th
4	Haggard Middle	8.1 / 10	Middle	+1.5	88th
5	Huffman EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	88th
6	Mendenhall EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+2.9	88th
7	Wyatt EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	84th
8	Davis EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	82th
9	Saigling EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	82th
10	Hedgcoxe EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	80th

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About Schools in Plano, Texas

Plano, Texas is home to 100 schools, including 67 public schools and 33 private schools. The city's schools span 60 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 7 high schools.

The 62 public schools in this comparison average 6.3 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 Hightower EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

Plano is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 125,103 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

60 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hightower EL 431 students · Kindergarten–5th	431	Kindergarten–5th	8.9
2	Hughston EL 393 students · Pre-K–5th	393	Pre-K–5th	8.5
3	Mendenhall EL 598 students · Pre-K–5th	598	Pre-K–5th	8.1
4	Huffman EL 464 students · Pre-K–5th	464	Pre-K–5th	8.1
5	Wyatt EL 325 students · Kindergarten–5th	325	Kindergarten–5th	7.9
6	Davis EL 332 students · Pre-K–5th	332	Pre-K–5th	7.8
7	Saigling EL 306 students · Kindergarten–5th	306	Kindergarten–5th	7.8
8	Meadows EL 364 students · Kindergarten–5th	364	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
9	Hedgcoxe EL 418 students · Kindergarten–5th	418	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
10	Skaggs EL 338 students · Kindergarten–5th	338	Kindergarten–5th	7.4

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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.

Dooley EL Shepard EL Haun EL Riddle EL Bethany EL Mathews EL Gulledge EL Centennial EL Borchardt EL Taylor EL Harrington EL Barksdale EL Hickey EL Thomas EL Lone Star International Academy Barron EL Andrews EL Mccall EL Anderson EL Harmony Science Academy - Plano Rasor EL Carlisle EL Jackson EL Memorial EL Wells EL Forman EL Brinker EL Christie EL Sigler EL Daffron EL Weatherford EL Archgate Montessori Christian AcademyPrivate Lovedale Montessori AcademyPrivate Little Marvels MontessoriPrivate Richmond Hill MontessoriPrivate Kids Learning CenterPrivate Prince of Peace Catholic SchoolPrivate Ameen AcademyPrivate Canyon Creek Day SchoolPrivate Centennial Montessori AcademyPrivate Creme De La Creme - PlanoPrivate Custer Road Christian Day SchoolPrivate Discovery Montessori AcademyPrivate Messiah Lutheran Lambs Early Childhood SchoolPrivate Montessori Children's HousePrivate Pebblecreek MontessoriPrivate Preston Park Montessori AcademyPrivate Primrose West PlanoPrivate St Paul Christian SchoolPrivate Challenger School - LegacyPrivate

Middle Schools

12 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Haggard Middle 704 students · 6th–8th	704	6th–8th	8.1
2	Fowler Middle 978 students · 6th–8th	978	6th–8th	7.6
3	Robinson Middle 1,045 students · 6th–8th	1,045	6th–8th	7.4
4	Otto Middle 969 students · 6th–8th	969	6th–8th	6.9
5	Wilson Middle 852 students · 6th–8th	852	6th–8th	6.8
6	Rice Middle 914 students · 6th–8th	914	6th–8th	6.7
7	Schimelpfenig Middle 819 students · 6th–8th	819	6th–8th	6.1
8	Hendrick Middle 559 students · 6th–8th	559	6th–8th	5.4
9	Bowman Middle 815 students · 6th–8th	815	6th–8th	5.3
10	Carpenter Middle 505 students · 6th–8th	505	6th–8th	5.2

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Renner Middle Armstrong Middle

High Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Academy H S 298 students · 9th–12th	298	9th–12th	8.2
2	Plano East SR H S 3,050 students · 9th–12th	3,050	9th–12th	6.8
3	Plano SR H S 2,258 students · 11th–12th	2,258	11th–12th	6.1
4	Plano West Senior H S 2,618 students · 11th–12th	2,618	11th–12th	5.4
5	Plano Jjaep 8 students · 7th–12th	8	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 SchoolPrivate 224 students · 5th–12th	224	5th–12th	Not Rated
2	Fusion Academy - PlanoPrivate 70 students · 6th–12th	70	6th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

21 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Beaty Early Childhood School 263 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	263	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.1
2	Jasper H S 1,299 students · 9th–10th	1,299	9th–10th	6.9
3	Isaacs Early Childhood School 290 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	290	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.7
4	Pearson Early Childhood 227 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	227	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.3
5	Vines H S 984 students · 9th–10th	984	9th–10th	5.6
6	Clark H S 1,241 students · 9th–10th	1,241	9th–10th	5.5
7	Head Start 146 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	146	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.5
8	Williams H S 1,186 students · 9th–10th	1,186	9th–10th	5.2
9	Shepton H S 1,405 students · 9th–10th	1,405	9th–10th	4.5
Private Schools12 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 82 students · 4th–12th	82	4th–12th	Not Rated

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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.

New Hope Christian AcademyPrivate Bethany Christian SchoolPrivate Good Tree AcademyPrivate St Timothy Christian AcademyPrivate Privested AcademyPrivate Spring Creek AcademyPrivate Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate Prestonwood Christian AcademyPrivate Coram Deo Academy of Collin CountyPrivate Prestonwood Christian Academy OnlinePrivate Wind Rose AcademyPrivate

Schools in Plano

Plano, Texas · 100 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 60
Middle: 12
High: 7
Other: 21

Resources

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School Districts (4)

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NORTH TEXAS

16 schools · 10,272 students

LONE STAR LANGUAGE ACADEMY

1 school · 234 students

FRISCO ISD

77 schools · 66,698 students

PLANO ISD

77 schools · 47,899 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Plano, Texas

How many schools are in Plano, Texas?

Plano has 100 schools, including 67 public and 33 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Plano, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 62 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Plano is 6.3 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 Hightower EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Plano, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Plano on MySchoolScout is Hightower EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Plano, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Plano on MySchoolScout is Haggard Middle with a composite score of 8.1/10.

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 8.2/10.

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.

Are there private schools in Plano, Texas?

Yes, Plano has 33 private schools alongside 67 public schools. The top-rated private school is Archgate Montessori Christian Academy with a score of 8.6/10.

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

Among 62 public schools in Plano that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.1:1. 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 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.