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Private schools in McKinney, TX

49 schools within 12 miles. TEFA pays about $10,000 per student.

Schools near McKinney

Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.

On the state’s official list Other private schools

All 49 schools within 12 miles

School Grades Students Per teacher Affiliation Miles
Excellence Academy PreK-10 92 6.9 Islamic 2
Wonderland Montessori Academy of McKinney PreK-K 1 0.5 Nonsectarian 2
Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado PreK-K 8 1 Nonsectarian 3
First Baptist Learning Center PreK-K 24 7.7 Baptist 3
Collin County Cornerstone Christian Academy K-12 423 9.8 Christian (nondenominational) 3
Montessori School at Starcreek PreK-6 23 2.6 Nonsectarian 3
Sunshine & Rainbows Early Learning Center PreK-K 16 6.2 Roman Catholic 5
Spanish Schoolhouse PreK-K 19 10.6 Nonsectarian 5
Nature School of Fairview PreK-2 32 16 Nonsectarian 5
The Academy at Church Eleven32 K-6 94 12.4 Christian (nondenominational) 6
Discovery Days PreK-Transitional K 35 11.3 Baptist 6
Primrose School of West Allen K 20 10 Nonsectarian 6
Red Comet K-12 2,014 92.4 Nonsectarian 6
Cornerstone School Allen PreK-Transitional K 18 18 Nonsectarian 7
Discovery Montessori Academy PreK-K 1 1 Nonsectarian 7
Avvai Tamil Center K-8 814 7.1 Nonsectarian 7
Coram Deo Academy of Collin County PreK-12 569 17.9 Christian (nondenominational) 7
Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten PreK-K 30 6 Christian (nondenominational) 7
Little Marvels Montessori PreK-3 90 7.5 Nonsectarian 7
Kids USA Montessori Academy PreK-5 28 4 Nonsectarian 8
Montessori Children's House PreK-3 9 9 Nonsectarian 8
Sevenstar Academy K-12 86 2.9 Christian (nondenominational) 8
Grace Covenant Academy-Frisco K-12 182 20.7 Christian (nondenominational) 8
Warren Montessori PreK-3 25 25 Nonsectarian 9
Pinnacle Montessori of Melissa PreK-1 9 3 Nonsectarian 9
Pebblecreek Montessori PreK-5 16 8 Nonsectarian 9
Lucas Christian Academy PreK-12 430 34.4 Christian (nondenominational) 9
Spanish Schoolhouse PreK-K 14 7 Nonsectarian 9
Primrose School of Prestmont PreK-K 10 5 Nonsectarian 9
Castle Montessori Frisco PreK-K 10 10 Nonsectarian 9
Custer Road Christian Day School PreK-K 10 10 Methodist 9
Kids Learning Center PreK-5 44 7.2 Islamic 9
Great Lakes Academy 4-12 82 4.4 Nonsectarian 10
Spring Creek Academy 2-12 111 6.9 Nonsectarian 10
Pinnacle Montessori of Frisco PreK-Transitional K 110 11.2 Nonsectarian 10
Good Tree Academy PreK-12 283 6 Islamic 10
Primrose School of Griffin Parc PreK-Transitional K 17 17 Nonsectarian 10
Ettevort International Preparatory Academy PreK-2 16 3.7 Nonsectarian 10
Creme de la Creme PreK-K 15 9.4 Nonsectarian 10
Archgate Montessori Christian Academy PreK-7 126 5.7 Nonsectarian 11
Ameen Academy PreK-5 86 8.5 Islamic 11
American Leadership Academy Inc 3-12 8 10 Islamic 11
Pathway Christian Prep Academy K-12 117 17.7 Christian (nondenominational) 11
Faith Lutheran School PreK-12 141 11.3 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 11
Lovedale Montessori Academy PreK-Transitional K 65 2.2 Nonsectarian 11
Primrose School of Lakehill PreK-K 16 16 Nonsectarian 11
Bethany Christian School PreK-12 92 7.6 Christian (nondenominational) 11
St. Martin de Porres Catholic School PreK-8 290 12.1 Roman Catholic 11
Guidepost Montessori Timber Ridge PreK-K 9 3 Nonsectarian 12

What Texas pays, and what that leaves you

TX
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Education savings account
About $10,000 per student More for students with disabilities; $2,000 for homeschooled students.

Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply

What would you pay?

We filled in the standard TEFA amount. Change it if your award letter says something different. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.

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Questions parents ask

How many private schools are there near McKinney?

We count 49 within 12 miles of downtown McKinney. Together they enrolled about 6,780 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Red Comet with 2,014 students.

Which McKinney private schools take TEFA?

Texas shows approved schools only through its Vendor Finder; there is no downloadable list. Rather than guess, we do not mark Texas schools as participating. Check the official finder, then ask the school.

Will TEFA cover the whole tuition bill?

Sometimes, but do not count on it. TEFA pays about $10,000 per student, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.

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