Ammie Wilson House · Photo: Susan Bartley · CC BY-SA 3.0Plano’s public schools outscore 77% of Texas districts
Math proficiency in Plano’s districts is 54%, above the Texas average (41%). The grade covers the public school district serving Plano, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Texas, not nationally.
From Texas state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Plano’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 64% and math 54% in spring 2022, against 51% and 41% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,149 per student, against $12,815 across Texas (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
35 elementary schools, then 11 middle, seven high and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Harmony Science Academy - Plano, Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano, Imagine Lone Star International Academy, Prestonwood Christian Academy (private), Prestonwood Christian Academy Online (private), Prince of Peace Catholic School (private), Coram Deo Academy of Collin County (private), Good Tree Academy (private), Archgate Montessori Christian Academy (private), The Einstein School (private), Custer Road Christian Day School (private), Faith Lutheran School (private), Lovedale Montessori Academy (private), Messiah Lutheran Lambs Early Childhood School (private), Preston Park Montessori Academy (private), Montessori Children's House (private), Creme de la Creme - Plano (private), Spring Creek Academy (private), Little Marvels Montessori (private), Ameen Academy (private), Discovery Montessori Academy (private), Bethany Christian School (private), Kids Learning Center (private), Great Lakes Academy (private), New Hope Christian Academy (private), Fusion Academy - Plano (private), Pebblecreek Montessori (private), Richmond Hill Montessori (private), St. Timothy Christian Academy (private), Privested Academy (private), Wind Rose Academy (private), Centennial Montessori Academy (private) and Primrose West Plano (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Plano’s grade
A−: better than 77% of Texas school districts, #98 of 642 Texas towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Texas average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Plano, with each school’s own grade.
Plano’s public schools are run by Plano Independent School District, which also serves Murphy, Parker and Richardson. Parts of Plano (9% and 4% of its land) are served by Frisco Independent and Lewisville Independent instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Plano vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Texas towns that share Plano’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Plano | A− | Plano Independent |
| Allen | A | Allen Independent |
| Parker | A− | Plano Independent |
| Richardson | B+ | Richardson Independent PK–12 · Plano Independent PK–12 |
| Carrollton | B+ | Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent PK–12 · Lewisville Independent PK–12 |
| Frisco | A | Frisco Independent |
| Hebron | — | Lewisville Independent |
| The Colony | B+ | Lewisville Independent PK–12 · Little Elm Independent PK–12 |
| Dallas | C− | Dallas Independent |
| Murphy | A− | Plano Independent PK–12 · Wylie Independent PK–12 |
3 of the 9 neighbors share Plano Independent with Plano, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Plano
98 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Texas’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 13 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano, Basis Plano, Basis Plano Pri, Trivium Academy - Plano Campus, E-School, Regional Day SCH for Deaf, Itinerant SP Ed, Guinn Special Programs Center, Plano Family Literacy, Bird Education Center, Adult Basic Ed, Night SCH and Hospital/Homebound).
Questions about Plano’s schools
Are Plano’s schools good?
By Texas’s own tests, yes: the public schools Plano children attend outscore 77% of Texas’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #98 of 642 Texas towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Plano in?
Plano Independent School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 46,612 students in 73 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Plano are served by Frisco Independent and Lewisville Independent.
Where do Plano kids go to high school?
One of 7 high schools, depending on your address: Plano East Sr. H S, Shepton H S, Jasper H S, Clark H S, Williams H S, Vines H S and Academy H S.
What is Plano’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Plano Independent School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Texas.
How much does Plano spend per student?
$12,149 in Plano Independent School District (FY2024), against $12,815 across Texas. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Plano?
Yes: Prestonwood Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 2,201 students), Prestonwood Christian Academy Online (religious, grades PK–12, 1,663 students), Prince of Peace Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 769 students), Coram Deo Academy of Collin County (religious, grades PK–12, 588 students), Good Tree Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 315 students), Archgate Montessori Christian Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–7, 253 students), The Einstein School (nonsectarian, grades 5–12, 224 students), Custer Road Christian Day School (religious, grades PK–K, 172 students), Faith Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–12, 152 students), Lovedale Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 145 students), Messiah Lutheran Lambs Early Childhood School (religious, grades PK–K, 145 students), Preston Park Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 130 students), Montessori Children's House (nonsectarian, grades PK–3, 124 students), Creme de la Creme - Plano (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 115 students), Spring Creek Academy (nonsectarian, grades 2–12, 111 students), Little Marvels Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–3, 110 students), Ameen Academy (religious · all-girls, grades PK–5, 106 students), Discovery Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–1, 98 students), Bethany Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 95 students), Kids Learning Center (religious, grades PK–5, 91 students), Great Lakes Academy (special education, grades 4–12, 82 students), New Hope Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–10, 77 students), Fusion Academy - Plano (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 70 students), Pebblecreek Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 62 students), Richmond Hill Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–4, 48 students), St. Timothy Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 39 students), Privested Academy (religious, grades K–12, 32 students), Wind Rose Academy (special education, grades , 21 students), Centennial Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 11 students) and Primrose West Plano (nonsectarian, grades K, 8 students). Plano also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Plano families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Texas. Stars are from neighbors.