Ask a new resident which school district covers The Colony and you’ll often get a guess based on the phone book rather than the map — Frisco ISD, maybe, or something Denton-adjacent. The actual answer surprises a lot of people: The Colony’s public schools fall under Lewisville Independent School District, based in Lewisville proper, several miles to the southwest.
A 127-square-mile district
Lewisville ISD covers all of Lewisville, The Colony, Highland Village, Double Oak, and Copper Canyon, plus portions of Flower Mound, Carrollton, Frisco, Plano, Argyle, Coppell, Grapevine, and Hebron — a 127-square-mile footprint spanning parts of both Denton and Collin counties. The district runs 62 schools serving roughly 48,440 students, making it one of the larger districts in North Texas despite not being anchored in a single major city.
For The Colony specifically, that district boundary has been in place since the community’s schools were established, predating a lot of the growth the city has seen over the past two decades. It means families here are zoned into a district built around Lewisville’s footprint rather than one built specifically for The Colony — which, in practice, mostly shows up in shared district-wide resources, transportation planning, and a broader pool of students than a city-specific district would have.
The Colony High School
The Colony High School has been the heart of the community’s public secondary education since 1986. It’s one of ten high schools within Lewisville ISD, currently serving around 1,803 students in grades 9 through 12, with AP course offerings and a Gifted & Talented program.
Four decades in, TCHS functions as one of the more consistent anchor institutions in a city that has otherwise changed enormously since the school first opened — the surrounding retail landscape, the population, and the housing stock have all shifted several times over, while the high school has remained a fixed point for generations of Colony families.
What the district boundary means day to day
Being part of a large, multi-city district has practical implications. Lewisville ISD’s scale means access to a broader range of programs and facilities than a small city-specific district could support on its own, but it also means The Colony’s schools compete for district resources and attention alongside campuses in Lewisville, Flower Mound, and other member communities.
For families evaluating a move to The Colony, the practical takeaway is straightforward: don’t assume district boundaries follow city limits in this part of North Texas. It’s worth confirming a specific address’s zoned campus directly with Lewisville ISD, particularly for families moving into newer developments where zoning can differ block to block.
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves The Colony, TX?
The Colony’s public schools are part of Lewisville Independent School District (LISD), based in Lewisville, TX, not a district specific to The Colony.
How big is Lewisville ISD?
Lewisville ISD covers 127 square miles across Denton and Collin counties, including all of Lewisville, The Colony, Highland Village, Double Oak, and Copper Canyon, plus portions of several neighboring cities. The district includes 62 schools and roughly 48,440 students.
When did The Colony High School open?
The Colony High School has served the community since 1986.
How many high schools are in Lewisville ISD?
The Colony High School is one of ten high schools within Lewisville Independent School District.