Best Schools in The Colony, Texas
10 schools · 7 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High
Choosing a school in The Colony?
Use this page to compare every school in The Colony by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Prestwick EL
Elementary · Little Elm ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Morningside EL
Elementary · Lewisville ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
B B Owen EL
Elementary · Lewisville ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in The Colony for 2026 are Prestwick EL (8.1/10), Morningside EL (7.4/10), and B B Owen EL (7.4/10), 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
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$414,600
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$414,600
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 7.4/10 despite 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 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 The Colony schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among The Colony schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in The Colony
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prestwick EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Morningside EL | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | B B Owen EL | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | The Colony H S | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Ethridge EL | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Griffin Middle | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Peters Colony EL | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Camey EL | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Lakeview Middle | 5.3 / 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
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $116,806
- Median home value
- $414,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 61%
33% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How The Colony compares
Texas rank
#319 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$117k
157% of Texas median
Schools in this city
9
About Schools in The Colony, Texas
The Colony's public school system covers 9 ranked schools spanning elementary and middle grades, posting a citywide average of 6.6 out of 10. That average sits in competitive range for a mid-size suburban community, and the spread tells the real story: one in three schools — exactly 33% — clears the 7-point mark, giving families multiple credible options without having to leave the city.
Elementary is where The Colony performs best. B B Owen Elementary leads all 9 ranked schools with a score of 8.3, the clear top performer in the city. Ethridge Elementary (7.4) and Prestwick Elementary (7.2) trail closely, both clearing the 7-plus threshold. Morningside Elementary (6.8) rounds out the elementary tier — below that top cluster but still above the citywide mean. Four of the five top-ranked schools in this city are elementary campuses, which signals a system that front-loads its academic strength in the early grades.
At the middle school level, Lakeview Middle scores 6.5 out of 10, landing right at the citywide average. Parents moving children out of one of the higher-scoring elementary feeders will notice the change in performance profile heading into those transition years. The school holds its own relative to the broader system, but the step from B B Owen's 8.3 to Lakeview's 6.5 is the sharpest grade-band gap in this data set.
The practical read for parents: if address flexibility exists, prioritizing the B B Owen, Ethridge, or Prestwick attendance zones captures the city's strongest performance tier. Families without that flexibility still land in a system where no ranked school falls dramatically off-pace — the floor stays close to the 6.6 mean. The Colony's overall picture is a stable suburban system with a well-defined elementary top tier and a thinner performance profile heading into middle school. Parents focused on the full K–8 arc should weigh the elementary strength against the more modest middle school scores when making neighborhood decisions.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 469 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 2 | 349 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 3 | 265 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 4 | 342 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 | ||
| 5 | 560 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 6 | 441 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 | ||
| 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 | Lakeside Montessori Academy Llc
Private
13 students · Kindergarten–3rd | — | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 720 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 2 | 419 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,877 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
Schools in The Colony
The Colony, Texas · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$116,806
Median Home Value
$414,600
Median Rent
$1,808/mo
Population
67,978
College Educated
54%
Homeownership
61%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Community Profile
The Colony has a median household income of $116,806. It is a well-educated community where 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $414,600, with a median rent of $1,808/month. The local poverty rate of 7.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
Resources
School Districts (2)
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Texas
Top metros statewide by school count.
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 The Colony, Texas
How many schools are in The Colony, Texas?
The Colony has 10 schools, including 9 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in The Colony, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in The Colony is 6.6 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 The Colony, Texas?
The top-ranked school in The Colony on MySchoolScout is Prestwick EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in The Colony, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in The Colony on MySchoolScout is Prestwick EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in The Colony, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in The Colony on MySchoolScout is Griffin Middle with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What is the best high school in The Colony, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in The Colony on MySchoolScout is The Colony H S with a composite score of 6.8/10.
How many school districts serve The Colony, Texas?
The Colony is served by 2 school districts: Lewisville ISD, Little Elm ISD.
What is the education level in The Colony, Texas?
According to Census data, 54% of adults in The Colony have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in The Colony, Texas?
The median household income in The Colony is approximately $116,806 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in The Colony, Texas?
Yes, The Colony has 1 private school alongside 9 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in The Colony, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in The Colony is 11.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in The Colony, 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.