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Best Celina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,206 students in Celina, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 98% 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 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sam Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4001 Waterview Trail
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 219-2340
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 E Ga Moore Pkwy
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9101
Gr: 6-8 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Light Farms Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Cypress Creek Way
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 219-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 1,015 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
O'dell Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
750 Punk Carter Pkwy
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9106
Gr: K-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Marcy B Lykins Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 S Utah
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9103
Gr: K-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Celina High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3455 N Preston Rd
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9102
Gr: 9-12 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Bobby Ray & Afton Martin Elementary School
2905 N Louisiana Dr
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood School
507 E Malone
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Gr: PK | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
New Elementary School
2120 Coventry Dr
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Celina, Texas

Celina, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Celina Intermediate School (Closed 2018)
507 E Malone
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Gr: 3-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Celina Middle School (Closed 2018)
706 E Pecan St
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9105
Gr: 5-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Collin Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
200 S Mcdonald St
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Gr: 11 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Celina, TX?
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?
98% 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?

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