For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,643 students in Mckinney, TX. The top-ranked public preschools in Mckinney, TX are Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School, John A Baker and Jack And June Furr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckinney, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Mckinney have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mckinney, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 Prestwick Hollow Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 219-2230
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 219-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
John A Baker
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3125 Bluewood Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 219-2120
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 219-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Jack And June Furr Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
551 S Bluestem Dr
Mckinney, TX 75072
(469) 219-2280
Mckinney, TX 75072
(469) 219-2280
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Sonntag Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 Reagan Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3850
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3721 Hudson Crossing
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3750
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-3750
Gr: PK-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
450 N Lukenbach Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 219-2000
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 219-2000
Gr: PK | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Dowell
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-2400
Mckinney, TX 75071
(469) 302-2400
Gr: PK | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Mckinney, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
510 Heard St
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-6300
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-6300
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
The L I N C Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2100 White Ave
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-7800
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 742-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Premier H S - North Texas Job Corps High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1701 North Church Rd
Mckinney, TX 75069
(972) 316-3663
Mckinney, TX 75069
(972) 316-3663
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Special Prog Ctr/jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4700 Community Ave
Mckinney, TX 75070
(972) 548-6458
Mckinney, TX 75070
(972) 548-6458
Gr: 10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mckinney, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mckinney, TX include Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School, John A Baker and Jack And June Furr Elementary School. Mckinney has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public preschools are located in Mckinney?
7 public preschools are located in Mckinney.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinney?
Mckinney public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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