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McKinney, TX school ratings and districts

By Mariela Lovo Ol, REALTOR® · Updated

McKinney, TX school ratings and districts start with one fact: land in the city and its ETJ is zoned to seven school districts. McKinney ISD serves most of the city, but your address decides which district and campus apply. Here is how assignment works and where to find official ratings.

Which school districts serve McKinney?

The districts are McKinney ISD, Frisco ISD, Prosper ISD, Allen ISD, Melissa ISD, Lovejoy ISD and Celina ISD. Northwest McKinney includes Prosper, Celina and McKinney ISD zones. Southwest McKinney includes Frisco, Allen and McKinney ISD zones.

Because districts change within short distances, the district shown on a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm it before you write an offer on any of the McKinney homes for sale.

How does school assignment work in McKinney?

Each district assigns campuses by attendance zone based on the home's address. McKinney ISD publishes attendance-zone maps and a school locator, and Frisco ISD and Prosper ISD publish their own boundary tools. Zones can change as new campuses open, which matters in fast-growing north McKinney.

What choice options exist beyond the zoned school?

McKinney ISD accepts transfer requests through its Choose McKinney ISD process and offers programs of choice by application. Texas also has public charter schools, which enroll by application rather than by address. Each district sets its own deadlines, so check them early if you are moving mid-year.

Where do you find official school ratings?

The Texas Education Agency publishes official district and campus accountability ratings at txschools.gov. Look up each district and campus there rather than relying on third-party summaries.

The Texas Education Agency's 2026 accountability ratings list these overall district ratings for the 2025-26 school year:

McKinney ISD: B, 87 out of 100. Frisco ISD: A, 91 out of 100. Prosper ISD: A, 91 out of 100. Allen ISD: A, 90 out of 100. Melissa ISD: A, 91 out of 100. Lovejoy ISD: A, 94 out of 100. Celina ISD: B, 85 out of 100.

These are district-level results only. Campus ratings vary, so check each campus tied to an address.

District lines also affect your tax bill, because each school district sets its own rate. See property taxes in McKinney and the McKinney community guide for the bigger picture.

How do you verify the school district for an address?

Enter the exact address in the district's locator, then call the district if the home sits near a boundary or in a new section. For new construction, ask the builder which district the lot is zoned to, then confirm it with the district yourself. Verify school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Common questions

Is every McKinney address in McKinney ISD?

No. McKinney ISD serves most of the city, but land in McKinney and its ETJ is zoned to seven districts. Frisco, Prosper, Allen, Melissa, Lovejoy and Celina ISDs serve other parts. Verify the district for the exact address.

Where can I see official ratings for McKinney-area districts?

Use the Texas Education Agency's site, txschools.gov. It lists official accountability ratings for districts and campuses. Compare the district and campus that serve your address. TEA's 2026 ratings for the 2025-26 school year list McKinney ISD as B, 87 out of 100.

Can I transfer to a different McKinney ISD campus?

McKinney ISD accepts transfer requests through its Choose McKinney ISD process. Approval and deadlines are set by the district. Check the district's page for the current window.

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-24. Descriptions cover places and amenities, not the people who live there. We are committed to the Fair Housing Act.