For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,686 students in 76209, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 221 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 76209, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 76209, TX are Nette Shultz, Strickland Middle School and Ginnings Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76209 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76209, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76209, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nette Shultz
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1502 Hanover St
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4500
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Strickland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3003 N Bell
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4200
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Ginnings Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Yellowstone
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-2700
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
901 Audra
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-3900
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-3900
Gr: PK | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Lester Davis
Alternative School
1125 Davis St
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4050
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 76209, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 76209, TX include Nette Shultz, Strickland Middle School and Ginnings Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 76209?
5 public schools are located in 76209.
What percentage of students in 76209 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 76209 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76209?
76209 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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