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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Denton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 21,406 students in Denton, TX (there are 7 private schools, serving 790 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Denton, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Denton, TX are Hawk Elementary School, Nette Shultz and Guyer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Denton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Denton, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2300 Oakmont Dr
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Nette Shultz
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1502 Hanover St
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Guyer High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7501 Teasley Ln
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 W Ryan Rd
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3100 Teasley
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Crownover Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 Creekside Dr
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1212 Hickory Creek Rd
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3909 Teasley Ln
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Pecan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Lakeview Blvd
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
North Texas Collegiate Academy-north Campus
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4601 Ih 35 N
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 383-1972
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Fred Moore High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 Cross Timber St
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
133 Garza Rd
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Evers Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Evers Pkwy
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Strickland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3003 N Bell
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Newton Rayzor Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Malone
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Mcmath Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Jason Dr
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Newton St
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 Crescent St
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1919.
Bettye Myers Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Garza Rd
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
Borman Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Parvin St
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
Hodge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Grant Pkwy
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Ryan High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 E Mckinney
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2323.
Denton High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 Bronco Way
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Ginnings Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Yellowstone
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
Alice Moore Alexander
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Mack Pl
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2626.
North Texas Collegiate Academy-south Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
968 Raldon St
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 221-3564
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Joe Dale Sparks Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 S Woodrow
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 349-2468
Gr: 5-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Anita Reeves Elementary School
2225 Riney Rd
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-0000
Rank: n/an/a
The Ann Windle School For Young Children
901 Audra
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-3900
Gr: PK | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Emilio & Guadalupe Gonzalez Pre-k Center
1212 Long Rd
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-4360
Gr: PK | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Fred Hill Elementary School
501 Ryan Spiritas Pkwy
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-0000
Rank: n/an/a
Ki Charter - Denton
Charter School
2026 W University Dr
Denton, TX 76201
(210) 376-7929
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
The Lagrone Academy
1504 Long Rd
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-4850
Gr: 11-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Lester Davis
Alternative School
1125 Davis St
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4050
Gr: 1-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Denton, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Denton, TX include Hawk Elementary School, Nette Shultz and Guyer High School.
How many public schools are located in Denton?
34 public schools are located in Denton.
What percentage of students in Denton go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Denton are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Denton?
Denton public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Denton are often viewed compared to one another?

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