School Zones

Back-to-School Reminders for Drivers

  • Obey school zone speed limits
  • Stop for pedestrians in crosswalks
  • Don't use cell phones in school zones
  • Never pass a bus with flashing lights
  • Always look for children around schools and in neighborhoods

About School Zones

The City of McKinney and McKinney ISD, Allen ISD, Frisco ISD, Melissa ISD and Prosper ISD work together to address school safety issues around McKinney.

School zone safety tips

City of McKinney

  • Establish school zones and parking restricted areas in public right-of-way
  • Designate crosswalks and paid crossing guard locations
  • Install and maintain traffic controls (signs, striping, flashing lights, etc.)
  • Designate safe walking routes to elementary schools

McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Melissa & Prosper ISD

  • Hire and train crossing guards
  • Provide on-site security and safety measures
  • The City of McKinney and McKinney ISD, Allen ISD, Frisco ISD, Melissa ISD and Prosper ISD work closely during the planning stages for new schools to address issues like traffic circulation, pedestrian routes and locations of crosswalks.

McKinney ISD School Zone Times

  • Elementary schools from 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. and from 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
  • Middle schools from 8 - 9 a.m. and from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
  • High schools from 6:45 - 7:45 a.m. and from 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Allen ISD School Zone Times

  • Elementary schools from 7:05 - 8:05 a.m. and from 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Frisco ISD School Zone Times

  • Elementary schools from 7 - 8 a.m. and from 2:50 - 3:50 p.m.
  • Middle and Intermediate schools from 7:40 - 8:40 a.m. and from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
  • High school from 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. and from 4:10 - 5:10 p.m.

Melissa ISD School Zone Times

  • Elementary school from 7 - 8 a.m. and from 3 - 4 p.m.

Prosper ISD School Zone Times

  • Elementary schools from 7 - 8 a.m. and from 2:35 - 3:35 p.m.
  • High school from 7:40 - 8:40 a.m. and from 4 - 4:40 p.m.

 If you would like to view a school location map refer to our interactive map page.

For more information about the City of McKinney's role in school safety or related school issues please call 972-547-7475.