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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Denton County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 341 public schools serving 188,902 students in Denton County, TX (there are 74 private schools, serving 12,001 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Denton County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Denton County, TX are Argyle 6th Grade Center, Bluebonnet Elementary School and Pearson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Denton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Denton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Argyle 6th Grade Center
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
800 Eagle Dr
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 464-5100
Gr: 6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2000 Spinks Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5195
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Pearson Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2323 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Flower Mound High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3411 Peters Colony Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5192
Gr: 9-12 | 3,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Old Settlers Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2525 Old Settlers Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5993
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5555 Bridlewood Blvd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5962
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Westlake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 J T Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Gr: K-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4600 Quail Run Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5958
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wellington Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3900 Kenwood Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5989
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Heritage Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1649 High Shoals Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7411 Nichols Trail
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Sparks Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8200 Otis Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Reedy High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3003 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,201 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Mckamy Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2401 Old Settlers Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5991
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Village Trl
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0750
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12333 Briar Ridge Rd
Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 633-3975
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Wakeland High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10700 Legacy Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1818.
Samuel Beck Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 Parkview Dr
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2050 Aberdeen Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5984
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2300 Briarhill Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5959
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
Purefoy Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11880 Teel Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3875
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
Pink Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3650 Overhill Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5800 Legacy Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Castle Hills Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1025 Holy Grail Dr
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5952
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2525.
Ischool High At University Park
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20515 Tx Hwy 249
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2626.
Kent Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 W Rosemeade Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
Stem Academy At Forestwood Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2810 Morriss Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5972
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Bledsoe Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Timber Rdg Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Highland Village Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 Brazos Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5957
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
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: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Hosp Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5050 Lone Star Ranch Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3232.
Argyle West
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1741 Old Justin Rd
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 246-4007
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3333.
Stem Academy At Bridlewood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4901 Remington Park Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5193
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3434.
Harpool Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9601 Stacee Ln
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3535.
Marcus High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5707 Morriss Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5196
Gr: 9-12 | 2,998 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Denton County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Denton County, TX include Argyle 6th Grade Center, Bluebonnet Elementary School and Pearson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Denton County?
319 public schools are located in Denton County.
What percentage of students in Denton County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Denton County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Denton County?
Denton County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Denton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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