Jose De Jesus and Maria Luisa Vega Elementary

Jose De Jesus and Maria Luisa Vega Elementary sits in McKinney's fast-growing western corridor, where new subdivisions and young families have made 75070 one of the busiest zip codes in all of North Texas. The school shows real strength in science, which can be a nice draw for families with kids who lean toward hands-on, inquiry-based learning, though math scores suggest there's room to grow in that area. McKinney itself has a lot going for offer — a charming historic downtown, easy access to major employers along the 121 corridor, and the kind of suburban energy that attracts families relocating from across the country.