For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,815 students in Celina, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Celina, TX are Sam Johnson Elementary 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Celina have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Celina, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sam Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Waterview Trail
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 219-2340
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 219-2340
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Light Farms Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Cypress Creek Way
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 219-2140
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 219-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 1,015 students
Rank: n/an/a
507 E Malone
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Grades: PK
| 185 students
Celina, Texas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
507 E Malone
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9104
Grades: 3-4
| 347 students
706 E Pecan St
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9105
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9105
Grades: 5-6
| 366 students
Collin Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
200 S Mcdonald St
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Celina, TX 75009
(469) 742-9100
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Celina, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Celina, TX include Sam Johnson Elementary School and Light Farms Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Celina?
3 public preschools are located in Celina.
What is the racial composition of students in Celina?
Celina public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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