For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,041 students in Melissa, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Melissa, TX are Harry Mckillop Elementary School, Melissa Middle School and Melissa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melissa, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Melissa 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 Black and Asian), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Melissa, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harry Mckillop Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3509 Liberty Way
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2632
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2632
Grades: K-5
| 944 students
Rank: #22.
Melissa Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 Cardinal Dr
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4355
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4355
Grades: 6-8
| 1,472 students
Rank: #33.
Melissa High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3030 Milrany Ln
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4216
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4216
Grades: 9-12
| 1,762 students
Rank: #44.
North Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Cypress Dr
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4530
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4530
Grades: K-5
| 825 students
Rank: n/an/a
Collin Co J J A E P
Alternative School
200 S Mcdonald St
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2411
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2411
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
3233 W Fannin Rd
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4387
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4387
Grades: PK
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
1910 Greer Way
Melissa, TX 75454
(214) 386-2800
Melissa, TX 75454
(214) 386-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 797 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Melissa, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Melissa, TX include Harry Mckillop Elementary School, Melissa Middle School and Melissa High School.
How many public schools are located in Melissa?
7 public schools are located in Melissa.
What is the racial composition of students in Melissa?
Melissa public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Melissa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Melissa include: North Creek Elementary School vs. Harry Mckillop Elementary School, Harry Mckillop Elementary School vs. North Creek Elementary School, North Creek Elementary School vs. Melissa Middle School
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