Celina ISD earned a 'B' rating (87/100) from the TEA — its highest score since 2019. One of the fastest-growing districts in Texas, Celina ISD grew by 838 students in a single year (2024–25). A landmark $2.3B bond approved in 2025 will fund 10 new schools, including a second high school.
Celina ISD represents the most compelling early-investment opportunity in North Texas real estate. While its current B rating (87/100) trails the A-rated districts to the south, the district's trajectory is sharply upward — enrollment grew by 838 students in a single year, and a historic $2.3 billion bond approved in 2025 will fund 10 new schools, a second high school, and major facility upgrades. Buyers who enter Celina ISD now are positioned to benefit from rising school ratings, new infrastructure, and the appreciation that follows when a district crosses the threshold from B to A. The trade-off is a higher tax rate (~2.55%) that reflects the district's infrastructure investment phase.
Celina High School
High School · 87 TEA score, growing programs
Celina Middle School
Middle School · Strong academics
Investment Perspective
Celina ISD is the early-investment play in North Texas. Lower entry prices, a district on an upward trajectory, and a $2.3B infrastructure bond create a compelling case for buyers with a 5–10 year horizon.
Key communities within Celina ISD boundaries, with price ranges and lifestyle notes. Verify school zone for any specific address before making an offer.
Bluewood
$380K–$600KMaster-planned, growing
Cambridge Crossing
$400K–$650KNew construction
Creeks of Legacy
$350K–$550KEstablished community
Light Farms
$500K–$900KShared with Prosper ISD
Mustang Lakes
$500K–$950KLake community
Sutton Fields
$450K–$700KNew construction
Glen Crossing
$350K–$520KFamily-friendly
* Price ranges are approximate market estimates as of Q1 2026. Always verify the exact school zone for a specific address using the Celina ISD school locator.
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Boundary data from US Census TIGER 2023. Always verify with the official Celina ISD school locator before making an offer.
MUD / PID Fees
Common in new developments ($500–$2,500/yr)
Common in master-planned communities
HOA Range
$600–$2,400/yr
Varies by community and amenities
Est. Monthly on $500K
~$4,200
P&I + taxes + avg HOA (6.8% rate, 20% down)
Data verified Q1 2026. Sources: Collin County Appraisal District, Texas Comptroller, TEA. Always verify the exact tax rate for a specific address — rates vary by city, taxing entity, and community.
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