Stats, Reviews and Rankings of the Best Schools in Plano ISD The Plano ISD School District is an excellent district located in the Plano suburb of Dallas. nbsp;Great Schools gives Plano ISD an overall score of 8 out of 10. nbsp;With one of the higher overall scores of school districts in Dallas, this means the district will have some very, very good campuses. nbsp;In this article, our local REALTORS will give you the needed information on the best Plano schools. nbsp;Before we begin the article, lets take a quick look at the nominees. nbsp;You can also search all homes for sale in Plano ISD by clicking on the graphic below. nbsp;Data for this article comes from Great Schools, School Digger and the official Plano Independent School District Website. Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas Elementary School Great School Rating School Digger Ranking Teacher/Student Ratio Beverly Elementary 10 15th in Texas 12.6 Stinson Elementary 10 25th in Texas 14.2 Wyatt Elementary 10 32nd in Texas 14.1 Barksdale Elementary 10 44th in Texas 14.8 Mathews Elementary 10 50th in Texasnbsp; 14.8nbsp; Skaggs Elementary 10 53rd in Texasnbsp; 14.7nbsp; Boggess Elementary 10 64th in Texas 15.2 Andrews Elementary 10 68th in Texas 15.3 Martha Hunt 10 82nd in Texas 15.6 Miller Elementary 10 118th in Texas 14.5 Haun Elementary 10 137th in Texas 14.0 Centennial Elementary 10 140th in Texas 14.6 Harrington Elementary 10 156th in Texas 11.6 Hedgcoxe Elementary 10 192nd in Texas 13.8 Brinker Elementary 10 230th in Texas 15.8 Hughston Elementary 10 237th in Texas 12.2 Hightower Elementary 10nbsp; 240th in Texasnbsp; 13.8nbsp; Gulledge Elementary 10nbsp; 253rd in Texasnbsp; 12.8 Best Middle Schools in Plano Texas Middle School Great School Rating School Digger Rank Teacher/Student Ratio Robinson Middle 10 72nd in Texasnbsp; 16.4nbsp; C.M. Rice Middle 10nbsp; 16th in Texas 18.8 Best High Schools in Plano Texas Plano Senior High School Plano West Senior High School nbsp; Best Elementary Schools in Plano ISD The following is a list of what are rated the best elementary schools in Plano School District. nbsp;The ratings come from the ratings and reviews from Great Schools. nbsp;This article will also link to where you may search homes for sale in Plano ISD for each corresponding and listed school. nbsp;Of the listed 4,259 elementary schools in Texas, Plano has 18 which rank within the top 253 elementary schools Harrington Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;540 Baffin Bay Dr, Plano, TX 75075nbsp;Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking: 156th in TexasNumber of Students:nbsp;440Principal:nbsp;Ann IrvineGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Huskies Achievements: TEA Elementary School of Distinction; Inclusionary Efforts Award ndash; TEA; Governors Award of Education Excellence; McGruff House; and City of Plano Outstanding Recycling Awards.nbsp; School Programs:nbsp;Chinese bilingual education; English as a Second Language (ESL); Husky Den mentoring / tutorial program; 4th and 5th grade choir; Student Service Team; safety patrol; special education; Plano Academic amp; Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; and PASAR (after school childcare) ; PTA-sponsored student programs and after school enrichment. Connect: School Website, PTA Click here to search all homes for sale near Harrington Elementary School in Plano Texas Hughston Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;2601 Cross Bend Road,nbsp;Plano, TX 75023 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-2000Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking: 237th in TexasNumber of Students:nbsp;419Principal:nbsp;Carrie Drsquo;ArgoGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Mustangs Achievements: Consistent achievement of an Exemplary Rating from TEA (1995 - 2011); TEA Met Standard Rating for STAAR state testing results; High-Performing School Citation by National Center for Educational Accountability (NCEA) (2002, 2008); Texas Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (1996); PISD Exemplary Writing School. School Programs:nbsp;Hughston offers after-school learning experiences which include:nbsp; tutoring / re-teaching at the invitation of the teachers, Palette Pals art extension (1-5); Mustang Chorale (3-5); safety patrol; field day; student council; school-wide service projects; Magic Mustang spirit assemblies; PASAR after-school childcare; Author / Artist Extravaganza; Collin County Adventure Camp (5th grade); reading incentive program; and Bluebonnet Reading Program. Connect: School Website, PTA,nbsp;Facebook Click here to search all homes for sale near Hughston Elementary School in Plano Texas Mathews Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;7500 Marchman Way,nbsp;Plano, TX 75025 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-2300Great Schools Rating: 10/10nbsp;School Digger Ranking: 50th in Texasnbsp;(Top 50 in Texas)Number of Students:nbsp;486Principal:nbsp;Jill StokerGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Mavericks Achievements: Met Standard on 2013-15 scores and received distinctions innbsp;all six areas nbsp;Ranked in top 10 Elementary Schools in North Texas by Children at Risk for 2 years running (2014-2016). 2011 NCEA Higher Performing school, Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll school (2006 - 2010); Just for the Kids Higher Performing school - math, reading, science and writing (2008) School Programs:nbsp;English as a Second Language (ESL); grade level music performances; Plano Academic Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; multi-sensory program for dyslexia students; tiered intervention; Math Rocks; Spelling Bee; Geography Bee; science fair; Bluebonnet reading program; Word masters; junior achievement program; Collin County Adventure camp for fifth graders; PASAR (onsite after-school childcare); after-school PTA Student Enrichment programs; student council; fourth and fifth grade Choir-Music Connection; stacking club; and Safety Patrol. Connect: School Website, PTA Click here to search all homes for sale near Mathews Elementary School in Plano Texas Brinker Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;3800 Clark Parkway.nbsp;Plano, TX 75093 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-0500Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking: 230th in TexasNumber of Students:nbsp;715Principal:nbsp;Lindsey GirlinghouseGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Bears Achievements: TEA Exemplary School; National Blue Ribbon School; PTA Membership award; Student finalists/winners in: science fair, history fair, State Geography Poster contest, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, Fire Prevention Poster contest, PTA Reflections contest. School Programs:nbsp;History fair; science fair; Geography Bee; Geography Poster contest; Spelling Bee; chess club;English as a Second Language (ESL);nbsp;Plano Academic Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students;nbsp;Collin County Adventure camp; District choir; Multi-Sensory Literacy program; writing club; PASAR after school childcare. Connect: School Website, PTA, Facebook Click here to search all homes for sale near Brinker Elementary School in Plano Texas Gulledge Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;36801 Preston Meadow Drive,nbsp;Plano, TX 75024nbsp;-nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-1300Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking: 253rd in TexasNumber of Students:nbsp;615Principal:nbsp;Deni BleggiGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Gators Achievements: Gulledge received Distinction Designations in Academic Achievement in Reading/ELA, Academic Achievement in Science, Top 25 Percent Student Progress, Top 25 Percent Closign Performance Gaps, and Postsecondary Readiness as related to the Texas Education Agency Texas Assessment of Academic Skills; district and regional science fair winners; award winning PTA with district and state PTA Reflections winners; Continental Math award recipients. School Programs:nbsp;Positive Behavior Support school; 7 Habits of Highly Effective People leadership program (K-5); curricumlum delivery model based on best instructional practices; advanced technology throughout school; tutorials; Plano Academic Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; Collin County Youth Adventure camp (5th grade); 5th grade choir and safety patrol; Friday Morning Live weekly assemblies; science and history fairs; Geography and Spelling Bees; diversity and fine arts programs; a coordinated health and wellness program including physical education and fitness, field day and Marathon Kids program; Family Fun Nights and community outreach and connectedness programs; Red Ribbon week activities; Math Olympiad enrichment; Continental Math; and PASAR after-school childcare. Connect: School Website, PTA, Facebook Click here to search all homes for sale near Gulledge Elementary School in Plano Texas Miller Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;5651 Coventry Drive,nbsp;Richardson, TX 75082 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-2700Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking:nbsp;118thnbsp;in TexasNumber of Students: 450Principal:nbsp;Debbie DantzlerGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Mustang Achievements: 2015 Academic Achievement in Reading/LA Distinction; 2015 Top 25 Closing Performance Gaps Distinction; 2015 Postsecondary Readiness Distinction; 2014 Academic Achievement in Reading/LA Distinction; 2014 Top 25 Closing Performance Gaps Distinction; 2014 Postsecondary Readiness Distinction; 2013 Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts Distinction; 2013 National Association of Elementary School Principals Student Council Award of Excellence; State Exemplary Rating (2005-2011); State Recognized Rating (2003-2005); Gold Star commended Award in Reading, Math, Writing, Science and Attendance (2003-2006); Exemplary Writing Award (1996-2001); district and regional science fair winners; PTA Reflection winners at District and State. School Programs:nbsp;Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students); Citizenship assemblies; grade level buddies; Plano Academic and Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; safety patrol; student council; field day; 5th grade choir; Miller honor choir; school-wide service projects; English as a Second Language (ESL); Collin County Adventure Camp (5th grade); STEAM day; PASAR (after-school childcare); Hoop Shoot and Marathon Kids. Connect: School Website, PTA Click here to search all homes for sale near Miller Elementary School in Plano Texas Barksdale Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;2424 Midway Rd, Plano, TX 75093 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-0100Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking:nbsp;44thnbsp;in TexasNumber of Students: 640Principal:nbsp;Jennifer CaplingerGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Bronco Achievements: Texas State Exemplary School; State Geography Awareness Poster winner, District and National PTA Reflections winners; District Science Fair winners; Continental Mathematics League winners; Just for the Kids High Performing School; National School of Academic Excellence; Destination ImagiNation Regional Winner, Destination ImagiNation State Winner. School Programs:nbsp;Multisensory Program; portfolio assessment K-2 grades; Continental Math; Bronco Press; Plano Academic Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; English as a Second Language (ESL); Collin County Adventure Camp[ (5th grade); family math/science night; CMIT Team; science fair; PASAR (after-school childcare); and student council. Connect: School Website Click here to search all homes for sale near Barksdale Elementary School in Plano Texas Skaggs Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;3201 Russell Creek Drive,nbsp;Plano, TX 75025 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-3300Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking:nbsp;53rdnbsp;in TexasNumber of Students: 470Principal:nbsp;Jamey AllenGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Stars Achievements:nbsp;Ranked in the Top 4 Elementary Schools in North Texas by Children at Risk for 5 years running (2012-2016), Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School (2006), Texas Business and Educational Coalition Honor Roll School Award (TBEC) for six years. nbsp;Exemplary rating from the state every year the school has been open; District Clean Campus Award; Keep Plano Beautiful Award;nbsp; Texas Successful School Award; Reading and Math Achievement Awards; Gold Performance State Awards in all academic areas;nbsp; numerous Reflections, Science Fair and Chess Competition Awards; National Recognition for Word Master Competition; and numerous PTA awards including PTA Outstanding Unit (2007); PISD Teacher of the Year, STATE Runner Up Elementary Teacher of the Year (2009). School Programs:nbsp;English as a Second Language (ESL); Plano Academic Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; Math Rocks program for advanced math students; School-Based Improvement Committee (SBIC); practical parenting education classes; 4th amp; 5th grade safety patrol; student council; science fair; fine arts night; and PASAR after-school childcare. Connect: School Website Click here to search all homes for sale near Skaggs Elementary School in Plano Texas Haun Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;4500 Quincy Lane,nbsp;Plano, TX 75024 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-1600Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking:nbsp;137thnbsp;in TexasNumber of Students: 615Principal:nbsp;Jayne SmithGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Huskies Achievements:nbsp;Texas Business amp; Education Coalition (TBEC) Honor Roll School (2009); Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas (CREST) and Lonestar awards; District Science Fair winners; Exemplary Rating; Exemplary Writing School; PTA Reflections winners; Wordmaster winners; Peoples Choice Best Elementary School in Plano (2011). School Programs:nbsp;Collin County Adventure Camp (5th grade), 5th grade choir; literacy library; PASAR (after-school childcare); Plano Academic and Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; safety patrol; grade-level service projects; Math Rocks; Math Olympiad; Continental Math competition; Wordmaster; PTA chess club; PTA drama club; Multi-sensory reading program; science fair; Red Ribbon week; College and Career week; Spelling Bee; televised announcements; nine week spirit assemblies; Multicultural night; student council and parent education. Connect: School Website Click here to search all homes for sale near Haun Elementary School in Plano Texas Beverly Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;715 Duchess Drive,nbsp;Allen, TX 75013 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-0400Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking:nbsp;15thnbsp;in TexasNumber of Students: 575Principal:nbsp;Cindy SavantGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Bobcats Achievements:nbsp;Texas State Exemplary School (1998-2011); PISD Teacher of the Year (1999; 2004, 2011); PISD Exemplary Writing School (1998-2005); Plano Education Foundation Grants to Educators (1998-2010); Just for the KIDS Five Star School (2001, 2002); Texas Successful School Award (2001, 2002); TEA Additional Acknowledgment for Reading, Math, Attendance (2001,2002); Texas Gold Performance Acknowledgments for Reading and Math (2003-2005); Texas Gold Performance Acknowledgements for Reading, Math, Writing, Science, Attendance (2006-2011); USDE NCLB Blue Ribbon School (2006); Texas Business amp; Education Coalition Honor Roll School (2006, 2009, 2010, 2011); 2013, 2016 TEA Distinction Designations in: Reading/ELA, Math, amp; Student Progress; 2014 TEA Distinction Designations in: Reading/ELA, Math, Science, Student Progress, Closing Performance GAP, Post Secondary Readiness. School Programs:nbsp;PASAR (after-school childcare); Safety Patrol; Plano Academic Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; Student Council; Instructional nbsp;Specialist; Herman Reading Program; Dyslexia Specialist; Experiential Learning Classroom; Portfolio Assessment (K-2); Integrated Curriculum (K-5); Campus Assessment and Referral Team; Special Education Inclusion; 5th grade Choir; Family Fun Nights; Collin County Adventure Camp (5th grade); Cultural Arts Performances; Accelerated Reader; Field Day; English as a Second Language Parent Club (ELMS); after-school Music Club; Marathon Kids; STOP Program, After-school Drama Club, ECO Club. Connect: School Website Click here to search all homes for sale near Beverly Elementary School in Plano Texas Hightower Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;2601 Decator Drive,nbsp;Plano, TX 75093 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-1800Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking:nbsp;240thnbsp;in TexasNumber of Students: 505Principal:nbsp;Mariea SprottGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Tigers Achievements:nbsp;2013 Texas State Distinguished School for Exemplary Performance in All Areas ndash; Student Progress, Academic Achievement - Reading and Math; Texas State Exemplary School; nbsp;Texas Business and Education Coalition 2010 and 2011 Honor Roll School; 2010 and 2002 District Elementary Teacher of the Year winner; nbsp;District Excellence in Teaching Award; nbsp;NCEA Just for Kids Higher Performing School; Plano ISD Education Foundation Grants to Educators winners; Presidential Academic Awards; District PTA Reflections winners; Metroplex Childrens Choir Participants; Plano Childrens Choir; OAKE National Choir; District and Regional Science Fair winners; Outstanding Green School Award; PTA Diversity Award; Silver Awards for Arts in Education; Silver Award Parent Education; Bronze Award Membership Campaign winner. School Programs:nbsp;Student council; Safety Patrol; nbsp;Plano Academic and Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; English as a Second Language (ESL) Paw Printer Publishing; Honor Roll; PASAR (after school childcare); mediation / conflict resolution training K-5; Science Fair, Spelling Bee, History Fair, tutorials, nbsp;Science and Reading night; Multicultural night; Wild on Reading; Wild on Math; Herman Reading Program and Tiger TV. Connect: School Website Click here to search all homes for sale near Hightower Elementary School in Plano Texas Hedgcoxe Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;7701 Prescott Drive,nbsp;Plano, TX 75025 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-1700Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking:nbsp;192ndnbsp;in TexasNumber of Students: 451Principal:nbsp;Kristi GrahamGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Hounds Achievements:nbsp;Ms. Graham, the principal, was one of five finalists for Texas for the National Distinguished Principal Award in 2011; National Association of Elementary Principals Excellence Award for Student Council (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); National School of Excellence Blue Ribbon School; Texas Successful School Award (1994-95); Texas School of Excellence (1993); Texas Successful School Award; PISDs Teacher of the Year (1995-96) - Linda Arbolino; Environmental Club - Keep Plano Beautiful Award for Blackland Prairie; Chess Club-National Ranking; Gold Performance Acknowledgements for Attendance; Commended on Reading/Writing/Math and Science, Stephanie Losoya, Fifth Grade Teacher; Whos Who Among Americas Teachers (2003-2004; Linda Arbolino, Music Teacher); Whos Who Among Americas Teachers (2004-2005); Rising Star - Several Students Published; Gold Performance Acknowledgements for Attendance; Commended on Reading/Writing/and Science; Exemplary School Rating. School Programs:nbsp;Campus Monitoring amp; Intervention Team; Special Education; Speech Therapy; Accelerated Instruction in Reading and Math (Tier 2); After-School Art Program; After-School Science Program; After-School Chess Program; After-School Environmental Program; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL); Plano Academic Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; Parent Curriculum Workshops K-5th; Special and Gifted Education (SAGE); After school care program (PASAR); Student Council; Student Council School Store; Reflections Art Contest; Safety Patrol; Science Fair; History Fair; Young Inventors; Tutorials K-5th; MyPISD.net; Collin County Adventure Camp (5th grade); 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony; Multicultural Night; Family Art Night; Science and Technology Night; Experience the Awareness Day; Family Picnic; Talent Show; Field Day; Memorial Day Parade; Fine Arts Day; Mentoring Program; School-Based Improvement Committee (SBIC); Parent Education Workshop; Field Trips; Kindergarten Rodeo; Yearbook; Key Communicators; Red Ribbon Week; Bicycle Rodeo; Dadrsquo;s Club; and Watch Dog Dads. Connect: School Website Click here to search all homes for sale near Hedgcoxe Elementary School in Plano Texas Centennial Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;2609 Ventura Drive,nbsp;Plano, TX 75093 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-0700Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking:nbsp;140thnbsp;in TexasNumber of Students: 515Principal:nbsp;Sara StewartGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Comets Achievements:nbsp;Texas Education Agency earned accountability rating of Distinction Designation in mathematics, reading, science and student progress; NCEAs Just for the Kids Higher Performing School award; A top-three state finalist in 2008 for Elementary Teacher of the Year for Texas; PTA Gold Performance 2012, 2013; Best PTA in PISD in 2012. School Programs:nbsp;Multiple student leadership involvement opportunities; Try-athlon competition (Academics/Fine Arts/P.E.) Citizen of the Month; College Week recognition; Collin County Adventure camp (5th grade); Colonial Day; Cultural Arts Day; Texas Day; Good Morning Centennial (GMC) broadcasting; Plano Academic Creative Education (PACE) program for identified gifted and talented learners; English as a Second Language (ESL); WordMasters (advanced vocabulary work); MathRocks (program for accelerated learning); PASAR (after-school childcare program); school-wide community outreach projects; district curriculum project competitions, i.e. science fair, Spelling Bee; safety patrol; Shoebox Science take home activities; spirit assemblies; Student Leadership; tutorial program; Students Thinking of Peers (S.T.O.P.); author visits; family picnics; field day; 5thnbsp;grade choir; PTA after school enrichment programs. Connect: School Website Click here to search all homes for sale near Centennial Elementary School in Plano Texas Andrews Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;2520 Scenic Drive,nbsp;Plano, TX 75025 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-3900Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking:nbsp;68thnbsp;in TexasNumber of Students: 660Principal:nbsp;Joy LovellGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Eagles Achievements:nbsp;Texas Exemplary School; Gold Performance Acknowledgements with increased ldquo;Commended Performancerdquo; in Reading, Writing, Mathematics and Science; Excellence in Teaching award; District and Regional Science fair winners; WordMasters National placement; State / International Destination ImagiNation (DI) and Math Olympiad awards; district Geography Bee winner; district / regional Spelling Bee winner; Award Winning Parent / Teacher Association (PTA); PTA Reflections state winners. School Programs:nbsp;Plano Academic Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; English as a Second Language (ESL); technology in every classroom; flexible reading, science, and math groups; science fair; Geography Bee; Spelling Bee; history fair; tutorials; portfolio assessment (K-2); special education inclusion; Collin County Adventure camp (5th grade); multi-sensory reading program, instructional specialist; Campus Monitoring and Intervention team; spirit assemblies; character education; Red Ribbon week activities; safety patrol; Student Council; S.T.O.P; Math Olympiad; WordMasters; Eagles Nest for incoming kindergartners; televised morning announcements; Field Day; and PASAR (after-school childcare). Connect: School Website Click here to search all homes for sale near Andrews Elementary School in Plano Texas Wyatt Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;8900 Coit Road,nbsp;Plano, TX 75025 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-3800Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking:nbsp;32ndnbsp;in TexasNumber of Students: 500Principal:nbsp;Cynthia HentgesGrades Served: K - 5Mascot:nbsp;Wallaroos Achievements:nbsp;Distinguished Rating by the Texas Education Agency; District Reflections winners; District Science fair winners; Keep Plano Beautiful environmental award; City of Plano Recycling award; State Destination ImagiNation winners; TBEC (Texas Business and Education Coalition) recognition; Texas Business amp; Education Coalition Honor Roll School; Healthy School Zones Recognition program. School Programs:nbsp;Variety of after school programs sponsored by wonderful PTA; Collin County Adventure camp (5th Grade); Community Service projects; Dyslexia Specialist; English as a Second Language (ESL); Goal setting; Mentor program; PACE (Plano Academic Creative Education for gifted and talented students); PASAR (after school program with tutoring by Wyatt teachers); Safety Patrol; Roo Spirit assemblies; Special Education; Student Council;nbsp; and Technology in all classrooms. Connect: School Website Click here to search all homes for sale near Wyatt Elementary School in Plano Texas Martha Hunt Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;415 Oriole Drive,nbsp;Murphy, TX 75094 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-4400Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking:nbsp;82ndnbsp;in TexasNumber of Students: 720Principal:nbsp;Arron MoellerGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Hounds Achievements:nbsp;PTA sponsored after-school programs: chess, golf, drama, art, robotics, science (varies by semester and demand); Science Fair; History Fair; Marathon Kids; Running club; Guitar club 4th and 5thgrades; Student Council 4thnbsp;and 5thnbsp;grades; Continental Math League 2nd-5thnbsp;grades, Word Masters 3rd-5thnbsp;grades; Spelling Bee 4thnbsp;and 5thnbsp;grades; Safety Patrol 4thnbsp;and 5thnbsp;grades, English as a Second Language (ESL) for identified students; Gifted Education/Plano Academic and Creative Education (PACE) for identified students, PASAR (after school student care). School Programs:nbsp;Parent/Teacher Association (PTA); Hunt PTA silent auction; PTA Fall and Spring Family Fun Night; School-Based Improvement Committee (SBIC); classroom coordinator or room parent; book fair; field day; field trips; science fair judges; history fair judges; SAGE (Special amp; Gifted Education Parent Support Group); library and front office volunteers; workroom volunteers (preparation of classroom materials and school information for dissemination); BoxTops for Education; WATCH DOGS (Dads of Great Students) Connect: School Website Click here to search all homes for sale near Martha Hunt Elementary School in Plano Texas Stinson Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;4201 Greenfield Drive,nbsp;Richardson, TX 75082 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-3400Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking:nbsp;25thnbsp;in TexasNumber of Students: 625Principal:nbsp;Michele TaylorGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Stars Achievements:nbsp;National PTA of Excellence award (2009-10); National PTA of Excellence award (2004-07); Plano ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year (2000-01); Plano ISD Elementary Teacher Excellence award (2004-05); Association of Texas Professional Educators ndash; Elementary Educator of the Year (2004-05); Association of Texas Professional Administrators ndash; Administrator of the Year (2001-02); Da Vinci award for Destination ImagiNationtrade; (2001); District Science Fair winners (2001, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2010); and PISD Education Foundation Grants to Educators (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010).nbsp; School Programs:nbsp;Safety patrol; student council; PTA-run school supply store; Star2Star mentors; reading buddies program - K amp; 3, 1 amp; 4, 2 amp; 5; English as a Second Language (ESL); Plano Academic Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; Collin County Adventure camp (5th grade); Star Power assemblies; Readers Theater; 4th and 5th grade choir; chess, science, drama, and art after-school programs.nbsp; Connect: School Website Click here to search all homes for sale near Stinson Elementary School in Plano Texas Boggess Elementary School(Best Elementary Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;225 Glen Ridge Drive,nbsp;Murphy, TX 75094 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-4000Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking:nbsp;64thnbsp;in TexasNumber of Students: 660Principal:nbsp;Marilyn CarruthersGrades Served: K - 5Mascot: Bengals Achievements:nbsp;Rated as Met Standard on the 2013-2014 Texas School Accountability System; Rated Exemplary on all indicators on the Community and Student Engagement Accountability System; 2013-14 and 2014-15; USDA Healthier US Bronze School Award; Texas State Exemplary School (2006-2010); honored as Higher Performing School by the National Center for Educational Achievements Just for Kids campaign; TEA Gold Performance acknowledgements: commended in reading, mathematics, writing and science (2004-2010); Top prize winners in local, regional,nbsp;and state competitions in science, Art, and Poetry; Recipient of a Plano Futures Foundation Grant for Educators; Plano ISD Education Foundation Parent and Community Honor Roll; environmental recycling winner; Outstanding Elementary Environment Awareness Group award and Outstanding Campus Beautification award from City of Plano Live Green Plano; Golden Shoe award for largest school participation in Murphy Maize Daze 5K (2013-2015); award for largest school participation for Murphy Mavericks Color Run 2015 and 2016; award for largest school participation in PISD Education Foundation Thrill of the Grill 5K. Award winning PTA -nbsp;PTA promotes the following programs throughout the year in support of our students, families and community: Bike Rodeo; Boggess Earth Team; Chess Challenge/Tournament; Community Outreach; Cultural Diversity; Family Art, Math and Science nights; Family Picnic; Family Sock Hop; field day; Grandparents Day; Veteranrsquo;s Day Celebration; field trips; Teacher Appreciation; book fair; WatchDOGS program. PTA also hosts after school enrichment programs including art, chess, cooking, robotics, and environmental club. CREST Award - CREST stands for Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas. Schools receiving CREST awards have demonstrated a commitment using the school guidance and counseling program to improve the lives and achievement of students in academic, career, and personal social domains School Programs:nbsp;English as a Second Language (ESL); Instructional Specialist; inclusive special education; Take Flight dyslexia program; Parenting Education programs, portfolio assessment (K-2); safety patrol; Plano Academic Creative Education (PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; Collin County Adventure camp (5th grade); family reading, math and science nights; science fair; PASAR (after-school childcare); academic tutor program; Reflections; history fair; Arts in Education; Plano Childrenrsquo;s choir; Bengal Broadcast News (BBN); Cafeteria COPS; spelling bee; Red Ribbon week; Computers@Home; student council; Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students); and Friends of Boggess. Reviews: Boggess Elementary School Reviewsnbsp; Connect: School Website Click here to search all homes for sale near Boggess Elementary School in Plano Texas Best Middle Schools in Plano ISD The pool of the best middle schools is a little smaller than the number of elementary schools mentioned above. However, the sheer number of middle schools is much less than the number of elementary schools in Plano. Rice Middle School(Best Middle Schools in Plano Texas) Location:nbsp;8500 Gifford Drive, Plano, TX 75025 -nbsp;Phone: (469) 752-6000Great Schools Rating: 10/10School Digger Ranking:nbsp;16thnbsp;in TexasNumber of Students: 1,083Principal:nbsp;Christopher GlasscockGrades Served: 6-8Mascot:nbsp;Ravens Achievements:nbsp;Texas Education Agency State Accountability Program (2014-15 School Year) -nbsp;Exemplary Campus,nbsp;1 of 153 campuses to receive 7 distinctions;nbsp;American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME);nbsp;School Honor Roll 1st place in the nation (2013, 2014);nbsp;Raytheon MathMovesU Math Hero Awards (2008, 2012);nbsp;Speech and Debate City Champions (2014);nbsp;Verizon App Challenge Winners (2014-15) - best in region, state and nation;nbsp;International Science amp; Engineering Fair (ISEF) Competition;nbsp;1st Place Winner National DuPont Science Essay (2011);nbsp;Discovery Science Challenge finalists; Speech and Debate District Champions (2012);nbsp;Listen to Life National Essay Contest Finalist and Grand Prize Winner (2013, 2014);nbsp;Global Finalist in the Google Science Fair Competition (2013);nbsp;Individual 7th Place Scripps National Spelling Bee (2013);nbsp;Grand and State Recognition Duke Talent Search SAT Program;nbsp;Whiz Quiz District Champs;nbsp;FFA (Plano ISD) Essay Contest 1st Place Winner (2014). School Programs:nbsp;AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination); Boys and Girls athletics; Cheerleading; Chess club; FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes); Flag duty; FLAR (Foreign Language at Rice); Geography Bee; HOPE (Helping Other Peers Excel); MathCounts, Mock Trial; MSA (Muslim Student Association) club; music; NJAHS (National Junior Art Honor Society); NJHS (National Junior Honor Society); Poetry Book club; Raven Literary club; Ravens of Lore Speech club; Science fair; Soccer club; Spanish; Spelling Bee; student council; Whiz Quiz; yearbook. Connect: School Website Click here to search all homes for sale near Rice Middle School in Plano Texas