Public schools in Plano, TX
76 open public schools with an address in Plano, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
76
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
44,376
73 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
7
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Plano public schools
The federal directory lists 76 public schools in Plano, TX: 45 elementary, 13 middle, 7 high, 11 combined or other. The 73 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 44,376 students, an average of 608 per school. The largest campus is Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), and the largest elementary school is Anderson El (748).
Plano ISD operates the most schools here (64), and 2 regular districts have at least one Plano campus, plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 7 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 8 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 9 of 11 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 35% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Plano
Plano ISD
Public school district
64 schools in Plano · 76 total
Frisco ISD
Public school district
5 schools in Plano · 77 total
Basis Texas
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Plano · 18 total
Harmony Public Schools - North Texas
Independent charter agency
1 school in Plano · 16 total
Imagine Lone Star International Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Plano
Legacy Preparatory
Independent charter agency
1 school in Plano · 2 total
Premier High Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Plano · 50 total
Trivium Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Plano · 2 total
Elementary schools in Plano
45| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson El Frisco ISD | KG–05 | 748 | 16.2:1 | |
| Andrews El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 405 | 11.6:1 | |
| Barksdale El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 547 | 14.9:1 | |
| Barron El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 343 | 9.3:1 | |
| Basis Plano Pri Basis Texas · Charter | KG–05 | — | — | |
| Bethany El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 266 | 11.8:1 | |
| Borchardt El Frisco ISD | KG–05 | 666 | 17.6:1 | |
| Brinker El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 565 | 13:1 | |
| Carlisle El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 436 | 14.2:1 | |
| Centennial El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 462 | 13.8:1 | |
| Christie El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 568 | 12.3:1 | |
| Daffron El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 604 | 13.5:1 | |
| Davis El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 294 | 9.9:1 | |
| Dooley El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 303 | 10.8:1 | |
| Forman El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 473 | 11.7:1 | |
| Gulledge El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 692 | 15:1 | |
| Harmony Science Academy - Plano Harmony Public Schools - North Texas · Charter | PK–05 | 627 | 17.7:1 | |
| Harrington El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 321 | 11.8:1 | |
| Haun El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 486 | 12:1 | |
| Hedgcoxe El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 366 | 11.9:1 | |
| Hickey El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 497 | 11.7:1 | |
| Hightower El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 448 | 14:1 | |
| Huffman El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 519 | 14.1:1 | |
| Hughston El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 379 | 11.4:1 | |
| Imagine Lone Star International Academy Imagine Lone Star International Academy · Charter | KG–05 | 270 | 15.6:1 | |
| Jackson El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 705 | 14.1:1 | |
| Mathews El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 460 | 12.7:1 | |
| McCall El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 490 | 14.2:1 | |
| Meadows El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 414 | 9.8:1 | |
| Memorial El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 407 | 12:1 | |
| Mendenhall El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 563 | 11.9:1 | |
| Premier H S-Foundation School of Autism-Plano Premier High Schools · Charter · Special Education School | PK–01 | 10 | 14.1:1 | |
| Rasor El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 351 | 11.4:1 | |
| Regional Day Sch for Deaf Plano ISD · Alternative School | PK–05 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Riddle El Frisco ISD | KG–05 | 661 | 16.2:1 | |
| Saigling El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 309 | 10.4:1 | |
| Shepard El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 400 | 11.8:1 | |
| Sigler El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 485 | 12:1 | |
| Skaggs El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 356 | 11.5:1 | |
| Taylor El Frisco ISD | KG–05 | 744 | 15.9:1 | |
| Thomas El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 687 | 13:1 | |
| Trivium Academy - Plano Campus Trivium Academy · Charter | KG–06 | — | — | |
| Weatherford El Plano ISD | PK–05 | 404 | 10.3:1 | |
| Wells El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 463 | 12.8:1 | |
| Wyatt El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 318 | 11.5:1 |
Middle schools in Plano
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Middle Plano ISD | 06–08 | 490 | 10.9:1 | |
| Basis Plano Basis Texas · Charter | 06–09 | — | — | |
| Bowman Middle Plano ISD | 06–08 | 859 | 14.2:1 | |
| Carpenter Middle Plano ISD | 06–08 | 462 | 9.8:1 | |
| Fowler Middle Frisco ISD | 06–08 | 967 | 15.7:1 | |
| Haggard Middle Plano ISD | 06–08 | 707 | 13.9:1 | |
| Hendrick Middle Plano ISD | 06–08 | 528 | 11.8:1 | |
| Otto Middle Plano ISD | 06–08 | 936 | 14.9:1 | |
| Renner Middle Plano ISD | 06–08 | 1,137 | 15.5:1 | |
| Rice Middle Plano ISD | 06–08 | 872 | 16.8:1 | |
| Robinson Middle Plano ISD | 06–08 | 1,084 | 17.6:1 | |
| Schimelpfenig Middle Plano ISD | 06–08 | 826 | 15.7:1 | |
| Wilson Middle Plano ISD | 06–08 | 813 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Plano
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy H S Plano ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 275 | 11.6:1 | |
| E-School Plano ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Guinn Special Programs Center Plano ISD · Alternative School | 11–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Plano East Sr H S Plano ISD | 09–12 | 3,033 | 16.7:1 | |
| Plano JJAEP Plano ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 9 | — | |
| Plano Sr H S Plano ISD | 10–12 | 2,267 | 16.8:1 | |
| Plano West Senior H S Plano ISD | 10–12 | 2,559 | 16.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Plano
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Transition Center Plano ISD · Alternative School | AE–AE | 101 | 7.3:1 | |
| Beaty Early Childhood School Plano ISD | PK–PK | 281 | 10.6:1 | |
| Clark H S Plano ISD | 09–10 | 1,114 | 14.2:1 | |
| Head Start Plano ISD · Alternative School | PK–PK | 143 | 20.1:1 | |
| Isaacs Early Childhood School Plano ISD | PK–PK | 259 | 11.3:1 | |
| Jasper H S Plano ISD | 09–11 | 1,301 | 18:1 | |
| Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano Legacy Preparatory · Charter | PK–12 | 147 | 11.7:1 | |
| Pearson Early Childhood Plano ISD | PK–PK | 220 | 13.7:1 | |
| Shepton H S Plano ISD | 09–10 | 1,360 | 16:1 | |
| Vines H S Plano ISD | 09–10 | 1,009 | 16.4:1 | |
| Williams H S Plano ISD | 09–10 | 1,105 | 14.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.4%
- Hispanic28.7%
- Black12.3%
- Asian27.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 70 Plano schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (44,376 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Plano
How many public schools are in Plano, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 76 open public schools with a location address in Plano: 45 elementary, 13 middle, 7 high, 11 combined or other. Together they reported 44,376 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Plano?
Schools with an address in Plano belong to 8 education agencies, led by Plano ISD (64 schools), Frisco ISD (5 schools), Basis Texas (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Plano?
Plano East Sr H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Plano, with 3,033 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Plano?
Yes. 7 of the 76 public schools in Plano are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Basis Plano, Basis Plano Pri, Harmony Science Academy - Plano. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Plano schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Plano public schools is 13:1, lower than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Plano guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities