Bethany Elementary School

Bethany Elementary School in Plano, Texas, offers a complete K-5 education emphasizing academic achievement, diversity, and community values. Bethany Elementary has a sufficiently low student-teacher ratio of 11:1 so that students receive focused, individual attention, contributing to both academic achievement and personal growth. Bethany Elementary's state test scores reveal proficiency in reading (77%) and math (62%), which is decent for a K-5 school. Bethany Elementary offers some exciting after-school programming, including coding, art, and music, in addition to very active parent engagement through the PTA. The school has had some recent renovations, providing more learning spaces for students with a safe and modern design. All these accomplishments and community benefits are among the reasons Bethany Elementary is one of the top elementary schools in Plano.

Bethany Elementary staff enjoyed a breakfast and training academy thanks to the PTA, while reading for the new school year.

Q: What awards has Bethany Elementary received?

A: The school has been a Texas State Exemplary campus, received Gold Performance Acknowledgments in the core subjects, and has received awards in writing, science fairs, and PTA art contests.

Q: What are the hours and phone numbers for Bethany Elementary?

A: The school day is 7:40 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The main number for the school is (469) 752-0300.

Q: What school do students go to after Bethany Elementary?

A: Normally, students progress from Bethany to Schimelpfenig Middle, then on to Clark High School, and finally to Plano Senior High School.

Q: What extracurriculars/clubs does Bethany Elementary have?

A: Bethany offers choir, history/science fairs, safety patrol, Bethany Bunch TV, STOP (5th grade), 7 Habits leadership, family curriculum nights, and more.

Q: How can parents help or volunteer at Bethany Elementary School?

A: Parent volunteer opportunities include: PTA, help with library/book fair, tutoring, yearbook, Dad's Club, school events, enrichment programs, newsletters and many more.