📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 14 Rated Districts in Collin County, TX
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lovejoy Independent School District | Allen | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Frisco Independent School District | Frisco | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #3 | Allen Independent School District | Allen | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #4 | Melissa Independent School District | Melissa | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #5 | Wylie Independent School District | Wylie | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #6 | Prosper Independent School District | Prosper | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #7 | Plano Independent School District | Plano | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #8 | Celina Independent School District | Celina | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #9 | McKinney Independent School District | McKinney | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #10 | Princeton Independent School District | Princeton | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #11 | Farmersville Independent School District | Farmersville | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #12 | Anna Independent School District | Anna | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #13 | Blue Ridge Independent School District | Blue Ridge | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #14 | Community Independent School District | Nevada | 4/10 Below Average | 39th |
Best School Districts in Collin County, Texas (2026)
This page lists the 14 public school districts headquartered in Collin County, Texas that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using STAAR 2023 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Texas, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Collin County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Collin County, Texas? ▼
Among the 14 rated districts in Collin County, Texas, the highest-rated is Lovejoy Independent School District (Allen), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Texas districts on STAAR 2023 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.