Collin County has a wide array of options available for families interested in private school education.
There is a huge selection of elementary only private education as well as pre-school private education. There are also options for K-12 private school education. In total, there are 89 private schools that serve almost 12,000 students. The average tuition for a high school level student is just under $12,000. The overall acceptance rate in Collin County is 76%. This list will focus on K-12 private school options.
Bethany Christian School
3300 W. Parker Rd.
Plano, TX 75075
972-596-5811
www.planochristianschool.com
Bethany Christian School is located in Plano and serves students grades K-12. There is a strong Christian influence in the daily curriculum. Reviews have focused on affordability and flexibility of staff. Bethany has consistently received high ratings from parents over the years. The current enrollment is 88 students.
Bridge Builder Academy
1221 W. Campbell Rd. #209
Richardson, TX 75080
972-516-8844
www.bridgebuilderacademy.com
Bridge Builder Academy is a special education private school that serves students grades PK-12. The staff and teachers of the Bridge Builder Academy are highly qualified to provide for the needs of these students. The current enrollment is 33 students.
Canyon Creek Christian Academy
2800 Custer Pkwy.
Richardson, TX 75080
972-231-4890
www.cccatx.org
Canyon Creek is a Christian focused private school with an emphasis on a Baptist curriculum. The enrollment is 437 students, making it one of the larger private schools of the county. This school serves students grades PK-12. Reviews of this academy have been high, with strong reviews on technology integration in recent years.
Cornerstone Christian Academy
808 S. College St.
McKinney, TX 75069
214-491-5700
www.ccawarriors.com
Cornerstone Christian Academy is a large private school based out of McKinney. They offer a special program emphasis on Christianity and regularly incorporate this into the curriculum. Like Canyon Creek, this is a large private school with an enrollment of 359 students from grades PK-12.
Faith Christian Academy
115 Industrial Blvd. A
McKinney, TX 75069
972-562-5323
www.ffchurch.com
Faith Christian Academy offers a special program emphasis on Christianity. This school is similar to both Cornerstone and Canyon Creek, however, they offer smaller class sizes with an enrollment of just 92 students. This school serves students in grades PK-12. They have a reputation of challenging curriculum that places an emphasis on reading and understanding.
Faith Lutheran School
1701 East Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75074
972-423-7448
www.flsplano.org
Faith Lutheran School is one of the only private schools offering a Lutheran emphasized curriculum. This makes it an attractive option for many families in Collin County. The current enrollment is 112 students from grades PK-12. Faith Lutheran has many extra activities for students including outdoor learning, the Scholar Bowl, field trips and a great athletics program.
Great Lakes Academy
6000 Custer Rd. Building 7
Plano, TX 75023
972-517-7498
www.greatlakesacademy.com
Great Lakes Academy has a current enrollment of 104 students. It serves grades 1-12 and has a strong emphasis on special education. There is room to grow at this school. It is located in Plano. Great Lakes Academy has great teacher to student interaction and social development.
I A N T Qur’anic Academy
840 Abrams Rd.
Richardson, TX 75081
972-231-5698
www.myiqa.org
The Qur’anic Academy has broken many barriers in the region, becoming the first true Islamic centered curriculum private school in Collin County. The school is relatively new and growing at a fast rate, currently having an enrollment of 242 students. This school serves students from grades PK-12. The enrollment is expected to grow to 275 in the next 3 years.
Lucas Christian Academy
415 W. Lucas Rd.
Lucas, TX 75002
972-429-4362
www.lucaschristianacademy.com
Lucas Christian Academy has a reputation for a high standard for its students with character and work ethic. The enrollment has steadily climbed, reaching 346 students in grades K-12 last year. This school has become more popular for its location as it is one of the few in Lucas.
McKinney Christian School
3601 Bois D’Arc Rd.
McKinney, TX 75071
214-544-2658
www.mckinneychristian.org
McKinney Christian School has long been a popular option in McKinney. The enrollment is quite large at 576 students. McKinney Christian School has seemingly set the standard in the area for organization and ethics. The school serves students grades PK-12.
Prestonwood Christian Academy
6801 W. Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75093
972-930-4006
www.prestonwoodchristian.org
By far the largest private school in the area, Prestonwood features an emphasis on Baptist Christianity in its daily curriculum. The current enrollment is a whopping 1,444. This is a large and popular option for private school seeking families. Prestonwood also has excelled in athletics over the last several years.
Prince of Peace Christian School & Early Learning Center
4004 Midway Road
Carrollton, TX 75007
972-447-0532
www.popcs.org
Prince of Peace Christian School & Early Learning Center services children from their early learning center all the way through high school. The campus encompasses 27-acres and has multiple facilities for sports and other activities including their Eagle Stadium Complex. Prince of Peace Christian School has an outstanding staff and faculty that are dedicated to their well-rounded academic program.
Wylie Preparatory Academy
4110 Skyview Ct.
Wylie, TX 75098
972-442-1388
www.wylieprep.com
Wylie Preparatory Academy has achieved high enrollment numbers in recent years. Its location relative to Dallas is a big reason for this. The current enrollments stands at 306 students. This private school educates students in grades K-12. Reviews point to the servicing of many styles of learning in a successful manner.
Yorktown Educational School
5170 Village Creek Drive
Plano, TX 75093
972-733-0800
www.yorktowned.com
Yorktown educational school has a unique program that doesn’t have as much emphasis on religion in the classroom. The concept of Yorktown does have religious base, however is most set to provide a unique educational experience. Yorktown Educational School serves 100 students grades k-12.