High Schools
Allen High School (AHS)
Grades 10–12 · 6A Classification · Eagle Stadium
Allen High School is one of the most well-known high schools in Texas — not just for academics, but for its size, facilities, and culture. The school serves approximately 6,000 students in grades 10–12 (with freshmen in a separate building) and competes in UIL Class 6A, the largest classification in Texas high school athletics.
The AHS football program is legendary in North Texas, playing home games at the 18,000-seat Eagle Stadium — a facility that rivals many college programs in quality. But academics match the athletic reputation: AP enrollment rates are high, SAT/ACT scores beat state and national averages, and the graduating class sends students to highly competitive universities including UT Austin, Texas A&M, SMU, and institutions nationwide.
Extracurricular offerings are extensive: 60+ clubs and organizations, championship-caliber fine arts programs (the AHS band is nationally recognized), and a career and technical education wing with industry-grade facilities. For families valuing a strong college-prep school with real community behind it, Allen High School delivers across the board.
Lowery Freshman Center
Grade 9 · Feeds into Allen High School
Allen ISD's Lowery Freshman Center is a dedicated 9th-grade campus — a model that's proven effective at easing the transition from middle to high school. With approximately 2,000 freshmen, the campus functions as a bridge experience with access to Allen High School's course catalog while maintaining a more intimate environment. Relationships built here carry into AHS, and the academic rigor prepares students well for upper-level coursework.
Middle Schools
Curtis Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Serves Central/West Allen
If you live in west or central Allen, your kids will likely go to Curtis — including the Twin Creeks and Ridgeview Ranch communities. The campus has a strong reputation for academic programs and is known for a particularly active parent community. Fine arts and athletics programs are well-developed, and the school performs well on state assessments.
Ford Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Serves East/Central Allen
Ford covers east and central Allen with a full range of electives including band, choir, orchestra, athletics, and STEM-focused tracks. Ford's proximity to Montgomery Farm Estates and other east Allen communities makes it a frequent consideration for luxury home buyers in those areas.
Evans Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Serves South/Central Allen
Evans is a popular campus with a strong athletics program and consistent academic performance. Serving families in the southern Allen communities including Stacy Ridge and Exchange Park, Evans feeds into the Lowery/AHS pipeline and is well-regarded by families who have experienced multiple Allen ISD campuses.
Elementary Schools
Allen ISD operates 22+ elementary campuses across the city, many of which have earned Blue Ribbon recognition or high TEA ratings.
National Blue Ribbon
Bolin Elementary School
Among Allen ISD's most decorated campuses, earning Blue Ribbon recognition for academic achievement and school climate. Strong STEM integration and reading programs.
Highly Rated
Cheatham Elementary School
Serves central Allen families with high marks from both TEA and parent communities. Known for individualized instruction and enrichment programs.
All Campuses
22+ Elementary Schools
Reed, Kerr, Chandler, Marion, Olson, Lindsey, Story, Rountree — all operating under the same district-wide academic standards and strong instructional resources.
Private School Options Near Allen
Private Schools Near Allen, TX
Prestonwood Christian Academy — Large, well-resourced K–12 Christian school with strong athletics and academics on the Plano/Allen border.
Allen Academy — Private school options for students seeking smaller class sizes and faith-based education within Allen.
The Covenant School — Classical Christian education with a distinctive curriculum.
Collin County Montessori Programs — Multiple options for families preferring alternative learning frameworks.
St. Joseph Catholic School — Parochial option for Catholic families in the area.
Why School Quality Drives Home Values in Allen
For real estate investors and buyers making long-term decisions, Allen ISD's quality is not just a quality-of-life factor — it's a financial one. Homes in top-rated school districts outperform comparable homes in lower-rated districts on both appreciation and liquidity. When the time comes to sell, "Allen ISD schools" is one of the most powerful phrases a listing can carry in North Texas.
Want to know which neighborhoods feed into specific schools?
The Grisak Group can map Allen ISD school boundaries against available homes and help you find a property that puts your children in the right feeder pattern. Call (972) 359-1553 or browse current luxury listings to get started.
