For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,206 students in Celina, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Celina, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Celina, TX are Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School, O'dell Elementary School and Sam Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Celina, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Celina have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Celina, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Ga Moore Pkwy
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9101
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9101
Grades: 6-8
| 1,036 students
Rank: #22.
O'dell Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Punk Carter Pkwy
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9106
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9106
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
Rank: #33.
Sam Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Waterview Trail
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 219-2340
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 219-2340
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #44.
Marcy B Lykins Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 S Utah
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9103
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9103
Grades: K-5
| 809 students
Rank: #55.
Light Farms Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Cypress Creek Way
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 219-2140
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 219-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 1,015 students
Rank: #66.
Celina High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3455 N Preston Rd
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9102
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9102
Grades: 9-12
| 1,176 students
Rank: n/an/a
2905 N Louisiana Dr
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
507 E Malone
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Grades: PK
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
2120 Coventry Dr
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Celina, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
507 E Malone
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Grades: 3-4
| 347 students
706 E Pecan St
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9105
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9105
Grades: 5-6
| 366 students
Collin Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
200 S Mcdonald St
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Celina, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Celina, TX include Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School, O'dell Elementary School and Sam Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Celina?
9 public schools are located in Celina.
What percentage of students in Celina go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Celina are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Celina?
Celina public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Celina are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Celina include: O'dell Elementary School vs. Light Farms Elementary School, Marcy B Lykins Elementary School vs. O'dell Elementary School, Marcy B Lykins Elementary School vs. Light Farms Elementary School
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