6.5public avg / 10

Best Schools in The Colony, Texas

10 schools in the directory · 7 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 9

Private: 1

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (9): 6.5/10

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Elementary · Lewisville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Elementary · Little Elm ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Elementary · Lewisville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in The Colony are Morningside EL (8.0/10), Prestwick EL (7.4/10), and Peters Colony EL (6.8/10), among 9 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

9 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.5

9 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

9 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.5

9 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Morningside EL

Rates 8.0/10 despite 38% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Ethridge EL

STAAR proficiency rose +15.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among The Colony public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in The Colony

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (9 rated schools; 10 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Morningside EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	86th
2	Prestwick EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	-0.0	73th
3	Peters Colony EL	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	58th
4	B B Owen EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	55th
5	Camey EL	6.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	53th
6	The Colony H S	6.5 / 10	High	0.0	51th
7	Ethridge EL	5.8 / 10	Elementary	-0.8	34th
8	Griffin Middle	5.5 / 10	Middle	-0.8	28th
9	Lakeview Middle	5.3 / 10	Middle	-1.0	24th

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About Schools in The Colony, Texas

The Colony, Texas is home to 10 schools, including 9 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

The 9 public schools in this comparison average 6.5 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 Morningside EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

The Colony is served by 2 school districts: LEWISVILLE ISD, LITTLE ELM ISD. These districts collectively serve 56,651 students.

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Elementary Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Morningside EL 349 students · Pre-K–5th	349	Pre-K–5th	8.0
2	Prestwick EL 469 students · Pre-K–5th	469	Pre-K–5th	7.4
3	Peters Colony EL 560 students · Pre-K–5th	560	Pre-K–5th	6.8
4	B B Owen EL 265 students · Pre-K–5th	265	Pre-K–5th	6.7
5	Camey EL 441 students · Pre-K–5th	441	Pre-K–5th	6.6
6	Ethridge EL 342 students · Kindergarten–5th	342	Kindergarten–5th	5.8
Private Schools1 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 LlcPrivate 12 students · Pre-K–2nd	12	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Griffin Middle 720 students · 6th–8th	720	6th–8th	5.5
2	Lakeview Middle 419 students · 6th–8th	419	6th–8th	5.3

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	The Colony H S 1,877 students · 9th–12th	1,877	9th–12th	6.5

Schools in The Colony

The Colony, Texas · 10 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 7
Middle: 2
High: 1

Resources

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School Districts (2)

LEWISVILLE ISD

62 schools · 48,440 students

LITTLE ELM ISD

11 schools · 8,211 students

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Frequently 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 9 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in The Colony is 6.5 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 Morningside EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in The Colony, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in The Colony on MySchoolScout is Morningside EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

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 5.5/10.

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 6.5/10.

How many school districts serve The Colony, Texas?

The Colony is served by 2 school districts: Lewisville ISD, Little Elm ISD.

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?

Among 9 public schools in The Colony that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average 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 The Colony, 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.