The district numbers
As of July 29, 2026, Plano ISD had 1,140 funded students, Frisco ISD 545, McKinney ISD 478, Wylie ISD 355, Princeton ISD 280, Allen ISD 278 and Prosper ISD 268. Collin County is in the Region 10 service-center area.
Big campuses
Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco, Coram Deo Academy's Collin County campus, Lucas Christian Academy, Collin County Cornerstone Christian Academy in McKinney and Prince of Peace Catholic School in Plano each reported several hundred students to the federal survey, and all were in the state finder.
Catholic options in Collin County
Prince of Peace and St. Mark the Evangelist in Plano, St. Martin de Porres in Prosper and John Paul II High School in Plano are Diocese of Dallas schools listed in TEFA.
Microschools and new schools
Prenda microschools in Allen, Plano and McKinney, Acton Academy Frisco, and several schools that opened in the last few years have joined the finder. New schools need two years of operation and accreditation before they can apply.
IEP amounts run a bit higher here
A mainstream IEP is funded at $17,051 in Plano ISD, $17,204 in Frisco ISD, $17,201 in Allen ISD and $17,120 in McKinney ISD, compared with $16,757 in Dallas ISD.
Not every big name is in
Prestonwood Christian Academy's campuses and several Montessori schools weren't in the finder when we checked. Confirm a school's current status before you count on the account.
Private schools in Collin County communities (81)
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TEFA | Students* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Business and Innovation 206 High Meadow Dr, Allen 75072 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | 9-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| ALIA School 6300 Independence Pkwy, Ste A, Plano 75025 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | 1-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| American Leadership Academy - Tx 909 Allen Central Dr, Allen 75013 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| American Leadership Academy Inc 1004 Huffines Blvd, Wylie 75098 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools Islamic | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | 3-12 | Not listed | 8 |
| Bethany Christian School 3300 W Parker Rd, Plano 75075 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 92 |
| Coram Deo Academy (Collin County campus) 9645 Independence Pkwy, Plano 75025 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 569 |
| Elite Open School - Elite of Plano 5345 Towne Square Dr, # 250, Plano 75024 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | 3-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Faith Lutheran School 1701 E Park Blvd, Plano 75074 | Christian Day Schools Lutheran (Missouri Synod) | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-12 | Not listed | 141 |
| Fusion Academy 2400 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 180, Plano 75093 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | 6-12 | ✓ TEFA | 70 |
| Gem School 6300 Independence Pkwy, Ste A, Plano 75023 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Good Tree Academy 3600 K Ave, Plano 75074 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools Islamic | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 283 |
| Great Lakes Academy 6000 Custer Rd, Bldg 7, Plano 75023 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 82 |
| Inspired Learning Academy 601 S Greenville Ave, Allen 75002 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | 6-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| John Paul II High School 900 Coit Rd, Plano 75075 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | 9-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Leona Connected Academy - Texas 7200 Independence Pkwy, Ste 206, Plano 75025 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | 1-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Little Marvels Montessori 2798 Mcdermott Rd, Plano 75025 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-3 | Not listed | 90 |
| Logos Christian School 501 Accent Dr, Plano 75075 | Christian Day Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-6 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Lucas Christian Academy 505 W Lucas Rd, Lucas 75002 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 430 |
| Montessori Children's House 1900 Hedgcoxe Rd, Plano 75025 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-3 | Not listed | 9 |
| Montessori School at Starcreek 915 Ridgeview Dr., Allen 75013 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-6 | Not listed | 23 |
| Morgan Preparatory Academy for Boys 5509 Pleasant Valley Dr, Ste 100, Plano 75023 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-4 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| My Foundations 5164 Village Creek Dr, Ste 200, Plano 75093 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-2 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Nature School of Fairview 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview 75069 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-2 | Not listed | 32 |
| New Hope Christian Academy 5170 Village Creek Dr., Plano 75093 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-10 | Not listed | 67 |
| Pebblecreek Montessori 8104 Coit Rd, Plano 75025 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-5 | Not listed | 16 |
| Pebblecreek Montessori 600 Old Custer Rd, Allen 75013 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-6 | Not listed | 34 |
| Prenda Microschool: Gryllidae Learning Solutions Allen 2007 Elmsted Dr, Allen 75013 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-8 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Prenda Microschool: Leo 360 Academy Plano 2316 High Country Way, Plano 75025 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-8 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Prenda Microschool: North Star Christian Academy Allen 1314 W Mcdermott Dr, Allen 75013 | Christian Day Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-8 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Prestonwood Christian Academy 6801 W Park Blvd, Plano 75093 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-12 | Not listed | 1945 |
| Prestonwood Christian Academy Online 6801 W Park Blvd, Plano 75093 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-12 | Not listed | 1535 |
| Prince of Peace Catholic School 5100 W Plano Pkwy, Plano 75093 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 689 |
| Privested Academy 4020 W Plano Pkwy, Plano 75093 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-12 | Not listed | 32 |
| Reach Academy Christian School 3415 14th St, Plano 75074 | Christian Day Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Sevenstar Academy 645 S Custer Rd, Allen 75013 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-12 | Not listed | 86 |
| Spring Creek Academy 6000 Custer Rd, Bldg 5, Plano 75023 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | 2-12 | ✓ TEFA | 111 |
| St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School 1201 Alma Dr, Plano 75075 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| St. Timothy Christian Academy 6801 W Park Blvd, Plano 75093 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 39 |
| Texas Horizon Academy 1100 Geomap Ln, Plano 75074 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | 6-8 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| The Academy at Church Eleven32 700 Rivercrest Blvd, Allen 75002 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-9 | ✓ TEFA | 94 |
| The Einstein School of Plano 4011 W Plano Pkwy, Ste 132, Plano 75093 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | 5-12 | ✓ TEFA | 224 |
| Veritas Academy 1345 E FM 544, Wylie 75098 | Christian Day Schools Lutheran (Missouri Synod) | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 54 |
| Wind Rose Academy 4225 W Parker Rd, Plano 75093 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Wylie Preparatory Academy 4110 Skyview Ct, Wylie 75098 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Plano, Allen, Murphy & Wylie | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 319 |
| Acton Academy Frisco 10310 Legacy Dr, Frisco 75034 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | K-8 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Adventure Academy of Melissa 1710 Private Rd, Unit 5042, Melissa 75454 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-5 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Anna Kids Academy 1215 W White St, Anna 75409 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-6 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Avvai Tamil Center 12301 Pennywise Dr., Frisco 75035 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | K-8 | Not listed | 814 |
| Behavior Network 4601 Medical Center Dr, Ste F, McKinney 75069 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Collin County Cornerstone Christian Academy 808 S College St, McKinney 75069 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 423 |
| Creekwood School 800 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 106, Little Elm 75068 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-3 | Not listed | 19 |
| Enlightium Academy of Texas 3198 Parkwood Blvd, Apt 14083, Frisco 75034 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Ettevort International Preparatory Academy 9560 Legacy Dr. #270, Frisco 75033 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-2 | Not listed | 16 |
| Excellence Academy 6200 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney 75071 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools Islamic | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 92 |
| Forms Academy 4220 E Melissa Rd, Ste 800, Melissa 75454 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | 1-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Grace Covenant Academy 8000 Santuary Dr, Frisco 75033 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 182 |
| Happy Flower Montessori Elementary School 3801 Alma Rd, Unit Suit1, McKinney 75070 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | K-2 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Happy Flower Montessori McKinney 3801 Alma Rd, McKinney 75070 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-2 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Hope Christian Academy 2620 County Road 1106, Anna 75409 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-12 | Not listed | 53 |
| Kids Usa Montessori of Frisco 2 8890 Meadow Hill Dr, Frisco 75033 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-6 | ✓ TEFA | 28 |
| Kingdom Country Academy 210 W 3rd St., Van Alstyne 75495 | Christian Day Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | K-12 | Not listed | 100 |
| Lakeside Montessori Academy LLC 4995 Westport Dr., The Colony 75056 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-2 | Not listed | 12 |
| Landmark Academy 7405 Darrow Dr, McKinney 75071 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Landmark Collegiate Academy (Prenda) 1800 Stonebridge Dr, McKinney 75072 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | K-8 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Leadership Faith Academy 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco 75033 | Christian Day Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Legacy Christian Academy 5000 Academy Dr, Frisco 75034 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 1058 |
| McKinney Christian Academy 3601 Bois Darc Rd, McKinney 75071 | Christian Day Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Paragoned 4681 Ohio Dr, Ste 108, Frisco 75034 | Christian Day Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Pathway Christian Preparatory Academy 6160 Warren Pkwy, Frisco 75034 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 117 |
| Pinnacle Montessori of Melissa 2233 Sam Rayburn Hwy, Melissa 75454 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-1 | Not listed | 9 |
| Prenda Microschool: Lighthouse Christian Academy Frisco 1648 Farm-To-Market Rd, Unit 423, Frisco 75033 | Christian Day Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | K-8 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Prestonwood Christian Academy of Prosper 1001 W Prosper Trl, Prosper 75078 | Christian Day Schools Baptist | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-11 | Not listed | 309 |
| Prosper Montessori Academy 100 Gorgeous Rd, Prosper 75078 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-1 | Not listed | 120 |
| Red Comet 13259 Tall Grass Trl, Frisco 75035 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 2014 |
| Renaissance School 2570 Eldorado Pkwy #120, McKinney 75070 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | 6-12 | Not listed | 26 |
| Roots Academy 14545 Country Rd 618, Farmersville 75442 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-5 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Salam Academy 303 King Rd, Frisco 75036 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| St. Martin de Porres Catholic School 4000 University Dr, Prosper 75078 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 290 |
| Starwood Academy of Frisco 3443 Lebanon Rd, Frisco 75034 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-8 | Not listed | 116 |
| The Anchored School 4400 S Coit Rd, Prosper 75078 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-6 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Warren Montessori 10247 Warren Pkwy, Frisco 75035 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Frisco, McKinney, Prosper & North Collin | PK-3 | Not listed | 25 |
* K-12 enrollment reported to the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24 or 2021-22). "Not listed" means the school wasn't in the state TEFA finder when we checked on October 12, 2026.
IEP amounts for Collin County districts
| Home district | TEFA-funded students (Jul 29, 2026) | IEP: speech only (00) | IEP: mainstream (40) | IEP: resource / self-contained (41-44) | IEP: residential facility (81-89) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plano ISD | 1,140 | $11,427 | $17,051 | $15,924 | $26,202 |
| Frisco ISD | 545 | $11,449 | $17,204 | $16,051 | $26,568 |
| McKinney ISD | 478 | $11,437 | $17,120 | $15,982 | $26,368 |
| Allen ISD | 278 | $11,449 | $17,201 | $16,048 | $26,559 |
| Prosper ISD | 268 | $11,454 | $17,236 | $16,078 | $26,645 |
| Wylie ISD | 355 | $11,454 | $17,210 | $16,098 | $26,663 |
| Princeton ISD | 280 | $11,439 | $17,134 | $15,993 | $26,400 |
| Lovejoy ISD | under 30 | $11,518 | $17,589 | $16,522 | $27,781 |
Totals are the $10,474 base plus the district add-on from the Comptroller's 2026-27 Special Education Funding Table, capped at $30,000. Funded counts come from the TEFA Annual Demographic Report (data as of July 29, 2026); districts with fewer than 30 participants aren't listed in that report. All Dallas-area districts →
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