For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,555 students in Celina, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Celina, TX are Sam Johnson Elementary School, Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School and Light Farms Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Celina, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Celina have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Celina, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sam Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Waterview Trail
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 219-2340
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 219-2340
Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School
(Math: 61% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Light Farms Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Cypress Creek Way
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 219-2140
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 219-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
O'dell Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Punk Carter Pkwy
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9106
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9106
Gr: K-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Marcy B Lykins Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 S Utah
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9103
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9103
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
2905 N Louisiana Dr
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Gr: K-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
2120 Coventry Dr
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Celina, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
507 E Malone
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Gr: 3-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
706 E Pecan St
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9105
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9105
Gr: 5-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Celina, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Celina, TX include Sam Johnson Elementary School, Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School and Light Farms Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Celina?
7 public elementary schools are located in Celina.
What is the racial composition of students in Celina?
Celina public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Celina are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Celina include: O'dell Elementary School vs. Light Farms Elementary School, Marcy B Lykins Elementary School vs. O'dell Elementary School, Light Farms Elementary School vs. O'dell Elementary School
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