About Plano Texas
Looking for a thriving economy, award-winning schools, outstanding libraries, spacious parkland, internationally-recognized accredited Police and Fire Departments, easy access to four airports, a municipal government willing to partner with business for success? Look no further!
Located just 20 miles north of Dallas, Plano is a city of lifestyle, environmental initiatives and economic development. It is a wealthy northern suburb of Dallas, among the 70th most populous cities in the U.S.
Plano is within the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area, locally referred to as the Metroplex. The city is home to many corporate headquarters, including Ericsson Inc, Rent-A-Center, Crossmark, Perot Systems, Electronic Data Systems, JC Penney, Frito-Lay, Cinemark Theatres, Dr. Pepper and UGS.
Plano remains the only City in Texas to hold an “AAA” Bond Rating by three of the nation’s top bond rating companies, attesting to its strong tax base and financial management. Attracting and retaining some of the nation’s top Corporate 500 companies and the best small businesses in the region has become the “norm.”
In addition, The United States Census Bureau declared Plano the wealthiest city of 2008 by comparing the median household income for all U.S. cities whose populations were greater than 250,000.
Plano has been designated as one of the best places to live, in the Western U.S.[ once, the best, 2nd the 11th best].
With no less than four property tax decreases, Plano has a current property tax rate of 45.35 cents per $100 valuation standing strong to enable funding of all existing and new services and programs. Plano is the only city in Collin County offering its residents a 20% Homestead Exemption, and up to $40,000 Disability or Over 65 exemptions. In May 2004, City Council approved a property tax freeze for homeowners over the age of 65, their spouses and the disability.
Other major factors in Plano’s popularity; A major transportation system supported by four major arteries, DART rail and bus service, easy access to four airports.
A Police Department that has been Internationally Accredited, carrying one of the lowest crime rates for Texas; Class 1 ISO-rated Fire Department Accredited in both fire and emergency medical services. Plano also has the Accredited Parks and Recreation Department, three-time recipient of the national Gold Medal for Excellence and Tree City USA designations. 80 park sites, 40 miles of recreational trails, two municipal golf courses, six recreation centers, a Senior Center, five swimming pools, outstanding athletic and tennis facilities, 86,400 square foot full-service convention center.
A comprehensive Plano Public Library System comprised of five full-service public libraries with public internet access and over 2.5 million checkouts; an award-winning public school system boasting three high school campuses, two community college campuses, four other institutes of higher learning.
A Superior rated water supply with 258 million gallon daily pump capacity; $1.09 billion in municipal infrastructure assets; Fully automated weekly solid waste and recycling collections with yard waste weekly collection, municipal composting site and household chemical reuse center,
Plano High Schools
| Name | Address | Grade Span |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Basic Education School | 2221 LEGACY DR, Plano, TX 75023 | 9 – 12 |
| C A Mcmillen High School | 2700 W 15TH ST, Plano, TX 75075 | 9 – 10 |
| Clark High School | 523 SPRING CREEK PKWY, Plano, TX 75023 | 9 – 10 |
| E- School | 2700 W 15TH, Plano, TX 75075 | 9 – 12 |
| Jasper High School | 6800 ARCHGATE DR, Plano, TX 75024 | 9 – 10 |
| Larry D Guinn Special Programs Center School | 2221 LEGACY DR, Plano, TX 75023 | 9 – 12 |
| Night School | 1717 SEVENTEENTH ST, Plano, TX 75074 | 9 – 12 |
| Plano East Senior High School | 3000 LOS RIOS BLVD, Plano, TX 75074 | 11 – 12 |
| Plano Senior High School | 2200 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, Plano, TX 75075 | 11 – 12 |
| Plano West Senior High School | 5601 W PARKER RD, Plano, TX 75093 | 11 – 12 |
| Shepton High School | 5505 PLANO PKWY, Plano, TX 75093 | 9 – 10 |
| Vines High School | 1401 HIGHEDGE DR, Plano, TX 75075 | 9 – 10 |
| Williams High School | 1717 17TH ST, Plano, TX 75074 | 9 – 10 |
Plano Middle Schools
| Name | Address | Grade Span |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Middle School | 3805 TIMBERLINE DR, Plano, TX 75074 | 6 – 8 |
| Bowman Middle School | 2501 JUPITER RD, Plano, TX 75074 | 6 – 8 |
| C M Rice Middle School | 8500 GIFFORD DR, Plano, TX 75025 | 6 – 8 |
| Carpenter Middle School | 1501 CROSS BEND, Plano, TX 75023 | 6 – 8 |
| Fowler Middle School | 3801 MCDERMOTT RD, Plano, TX 75025 | 6 – 8 |
| Haggard Middle School | 2832 PARKHAVEN DR, Plano, TX 75075 | 6 – 8 |
| Hendrick Middle School | 7400 RED RIVER DR, Plano, TX 75025 | 6 – 8 |
| Imelpfenig Middle School | 2400 MAUMELLE DR, Plano, TX 75023 | 6 – 8 |
| New Middle School | 2700 W 15TH, Plano, TX 75075 | – |
| Otto Middle School | 504 N STAR RD, Plano, TX 75074 | 6 – 8 |
| Renner Middle School | 5701 W PARKER RD, Plano, TX 75093 | 6 – 8 |
| Robinson Middle School | 6701 PRESTON MEADOW DR, Plano, TX 75024 | 6 – 8 |
| Wilson Middle School | 1001 CUSTER RD, Plano, TX 75075 | 6 – 8 |
Plano Elementary Schools
| Name | Address | Grade Span |
|---|---|---|
| Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center School | 1300 19TH ST, Plano, TX 75074 | K – 8 |
| Anderson Elementary School | 2800 OAKLAND HILLS DR, Plano, TX 75025 | K – 5 |
| Andrews Elementary School | 2520 SCENIC DR, Plano, TX 75025 | K – 5 |
| Barksdale Elementary School | 2424 MIDWAY, Plano, TX 75093 | K – 5 |
| Barron Elementary School | 3300 AVE P, Plano, TX 75074 | K – 5 |
| Beaty Early Childhood School | 1717 NEVADA, Plano, TX 75093 | EE PK |
| Bethany Elementary School | 2418 MICARTA DR, Plano, TX 75025 | K – 5 |
| Borchardt Elementary School | 4300 WASKOM DR, Plano, TX 75024 | K – 5 |
| Brinker Elementary School | 3800 JOHN CLARK PKWY, Plano, TX 75093 | K – 5 |
| Carlisle Elementary School | 6525 OLD ORCHARD DR, Plano, TX 75023 | K – 5 |
| Centennial Elementary School | 2609 VENTURA DR, Plano, TX 75093 | K – 5 |
| Christie Elementary School | 3801 RAINIER RD, Plano, TX 75023 | K – 5 |
| Daffron Elementary School | 3900 PRESTON MEADOW DR, Plano, TX 75093 | K – 5 |
| Davis Elementary School | 2701 PARKHAVEN DR, Plano, TX 75075 | K – 5 |
| Dooley Elementary School | 2425 SAN GABRIEL DR, Plano, TX 75074 | K – 5 |
| Forman Elementary School | 3600 TIMBERLINE DR, Plano, TX 75074 | K – 5 |
| Gulledge Elementary School | 6801 PRESTON MEADOW DR, Plano, TX 75024 | K – 5 |
| Harrington Elementary School | 1540 BAFFIN BAY DR, Plano, TX 75075 | EE – 5 |
| Haun Elementary School | 4500 QUINCY LN, Plano, TX 75024 | K – 5 |
| Head Start School | 1600 RIGSBEE DR, Plano, TX 75074 | EE PK |
| Hedgcoxe Elementary School | 7701 PRESCOTT DR, Plano, TX 75025 | K – 5 |
| Hickey Elementary School | 4100 COLDWATER CREEK, Plano, TX 75074 | K – 5 |
| Hightower Elementary School | 2601 DECATUR DR, Plano, TX 75093 | K – 5 |
| Huffman Elementary School | 5510 CHANNEL ISLE DR, Plano, TX 75093 | K – 5 |
| Hughston Elementary School | 2601 CROSS BEND RD, Plano, TX 75023 | K – 5 |
| Isaacs Early Childhood School | 3400 E PARKER RD, Plano, TX 75074 | EE PK |
| Jackson Elementary School | 1101 JACKSON DR, Plano, TX 75075 | K – 5 |
| Mathews Elementary School | 7500 MARCHMAN WAY, Plano, TX 75025 | K – 5 |
| Mccall Elementary School | 6601 CLOVERHAVEN WAY, Plano, TX 75074 | K – 5 |
| Mccreary Rd Elementary School | 2700 W 15TH, Plano, TX 75075 | K – 5 |
| Meadows Elementary School | 2800 18TH ST, Plano, TX 75074 | K – 5 |
| Memorial Elementary School | 2600 AVE R, Plano, TX 75074 | K – 5 |
| Mendenhall Elementary School | 1313 18TH ST, Plano, TX 75074 | K – 5 |
| Parker Road Elementary School | 2700 W 15TH, Plano, TX 75075 | K – 5 |
| Pearson Early Childhood School | 4000 EAGLE PASS, Plano, TX 75023 | EE PK |
| Plano Family Literacy School | 1300 19TH ST, Plano, TX 75074 | EE PK |
| Rasor Elementary School | 945 HEDGCOXE RD, Plano, TX 75025 | K – 5 |
| Regional Day For Deaf School | 2701 PARKHAVEN, Plano, TX 75075 | EE – 5 |
| Riddle Elementary School | 8201 ROBINSON RD, Plano, TX 75024 | EE K – 5 |
| Saigling Elementary School | 3600 MATTERHORN DR, Plano, TX 75075 | K – 5 |
| Shepard Elementary School | 1000 WILSON DR, Plano, TX 75075 | K – 5 |
| Sigler Elementary School | 1400 JANWOOD DR, Plano, TX 75075 | K – 5 |
| Skaggs Elementary School | 3201 RUSSELL CREEK DR, Plano, TX 75025 | K – 5 |
| Taylor Elementary School | 9865 GILLESPIE DR, Plano, TX 75025 | K – 5 |
| Thomas Elementary School | 1800 MONTANA TRAIL, Plano, TX 75023 | K – 5 |
| Weatherford Elementary School | 2941 MOLLIMAR DR, Plano, TX 75075 | K – 5 |
| Wells Elementary School | 3427 MISSION RIDGE RD, Plano, TX 75023 | K – 5 |
| Wyatt Elementary School | 8900 COIT RD, Plano, TX 75025 | K – 5 |
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