For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,448 students in 76205, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 76205, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 76205, TX are Houston Elementary School, Fred Moore High School and Mcmath Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76205 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76205, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76205, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Teasley
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2900
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Fred Moore High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 Cross Timber St
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-4000
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Mcmath Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Jason Dr
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3300
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Newton St
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3800
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Borman Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Parvin St
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2500
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Joe Dale Sparks Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 S Woodrow
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 349-2468
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 349-2468
Gr: 5-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 76205, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 76205, TX include Houston Elementary School, Fred Moore High School and Mcmath Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 76205?
6 public schools are located in 76205.
What percentage of students in 76205 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 76205 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76205?
76205 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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