For the 2024 school year, there are 304 public schools serving 198,025 students in Denton County, TX (there are 66 private schools, serving 11,389 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Denton County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%). Denton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
The top ranked public schools in Denton County, TX are Wakeland High School, Flower Mound High School and Westlake Academy. 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 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Denton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakeland High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10700 Legacy Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5700
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,095 students
Rank: #22.
Flower Mound High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3411 Peters Colony Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5192
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5192
Grades: 9-12
| 3,602 students
Rank: #33.
Westlake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2600 J T Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Grades: K-12
| 877 students
Rank: #44.
Reedy High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3003 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6400
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,299 students
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Heritage Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1649 High Shoals Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,091 students
Rank: #66.
Argyle High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6601 Canyon Falls Dr
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 262-7777
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 262-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 1,342 students
Rank: #77.
Pearson Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2323 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #88.
Marcus High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5707 Morriss Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5196
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5196
Grades: 9-12
| 3,027 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7411 Nichols Trail
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3950
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3950
Grades: K-5
| 725 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Wellington Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3900 Kenwood Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5989
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5989
Grades: PK-5
| 752 students
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4600 Quail Run Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5958
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5958
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #1212.
Mckamy Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2401 Old Settlers Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5991
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5991
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #1313.
Clayton Downing Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5555 Bridlewood Blvd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5962
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5962
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #1414.
Samuel Beck Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Parkview Dr
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #1515.
Ischool High At University Park
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20515 Tx Hwy 249
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 7-12
| 316 students
Rank: #1616.
Ep Rayzor Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
377 Rayzor Rd
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 369-4100
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 369-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #1717.
Griffin Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3703 Edorado Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4900
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #1818.
Old Settlers Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2525 Old Settlers Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5993
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5993
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #1919.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2000 Spinks Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5195
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5195
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #2020.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Village Trl
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0750
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0750
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #2121.
Castle Hills Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1025 Holy Grail Dr
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5952
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #2222.
Purefoy Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11880 Teel Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3875
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3875
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #2323.
Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 Briarhill Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5959
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5959
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #2424.
Sparks Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8200 Otis Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3000
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3000
Grades: K-5
| 714 students
Rank: #2525.
Forestwood Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2810 Morriss Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5972
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5972
Grades: 6-8
| 872 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Briarhill Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Briarhill Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5975
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5975
Grades: 6-9
| 823 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Stem At Bridlewood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4901 Remington Park Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5193
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5193
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #2828.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2050 Aberdeen Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5984
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5984
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Argyle Int
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Eagle Dr
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 464-5100
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 464-5100
Grades: 5
| 331 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Argyle Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
191 S Hwy 377
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 246-2126
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 246-2126
Grades: 6-8
| 1,052 students
Rank: #3131.
Frisco High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6401 Parkwood Blvd
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5500
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,942 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Byron Nelson High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2775 Bobcat Blvd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5600
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,733 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Guyer High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7501 Teasley Ln
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1000
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,614 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3535 Guinn Gate Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-2575
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-2575
Grades: K-5
| 700 students
Rank: #3535.
Stem At Donald Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2400 Forest Vista Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5198
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5198
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
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Denton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acker Special Programs Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
7159 Hickory St
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6800
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6800
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
815 Sherman Dr
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 365-2434
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 365-2434
Grades: 3-5
| 378 students
1800 Timber Creek Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5200
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
520 Lobo Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 547-3515
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 547-3515
Grades: 5-6
| 425 students
350 W College St
Lewisville, TX 75057
(469) 713-5965
Lewisville, TX 75057
(469) 713-5965
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Community Ed (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1213 N Locust
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-0092
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-0092
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
101 Main St
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-1908
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-1908
Grades: PK
| 412 students
Denton County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
210 S Woodrow Ln
Argyle, TX 76226
(972) 434-8847
Argyle, TX 76226
(972) 434-8847
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Denton County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-7438
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-7438
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
829 S Harrison St
Pilot Point, TX 76258
(940) 686-8700
Pilot Point, TX 76258
(940) 686-8700
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 898-5840
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 898-5840
Grades: 10
| n/a students
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
415 Tisdell Ln
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 668-0060
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 668-0060
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 898-5840
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 898-5840
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Denton County J J A E P High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
500 Lobo Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9340
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 947-9340
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Denton County Jjaep Cfb Campus Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
210 S Woodrow Ln
Denton, TX 76202
(940) 349-2400
Denton, TX 76202
(940) 349-2400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Denton County Jjaep High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
210 S Woodrow Ln
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 726-3659
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 726-3659
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Denton Creek Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3505 Haynes Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0920
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0920
Grades: 9-11
| 5 students
Eagele Academy Of Beaumont (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(409) 835-4303
Lewisville, TX 75067
(409) 835-4303
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students
Eagle Academy Of Bryan (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(979) 779-6644
Lewisville, TX 75067
(979) 779-6644
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Eagle Academy Of Dallas (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 460-2471
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 460-2471
Grades: 6-12
| 131 students
Eagle Academy Of Ft Worth (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(817) 731-2028
Lewisville, TX 75067
(817) 731-2028
Grades: 6-12
| 159 students
Eagle Academy Of Laredo (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 723-7788
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 723-7788
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
Eagle Academy Of Lubbock (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(806) 763-1518
Lewisville, TX 75067
(806) 763-1518
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
Eagle Academy Of Midland (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(432) 682-0384
Lewisville, TX 75067
(432) 682-0384
Grades: 6-12
| 157 students
Eagle Academy Of Pharrmcallen (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 781-8800
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 781-8800
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Eagle Academy Of San Antonio (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(210) 434-6090
Lewisville, TX 75067
(210) 434-6090
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
Eagle Academy Of Tyler (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 592-5222
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 592-5222
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Eagle Academy Of Tyler At Lindale (Closed 2021)
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 881-9940
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 881-9940
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Eagle Academy Of Waco (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(254) 752-0441
Lewisville, TX 75067
(254) 752-0441
Grades: 6-12
| 190 students
Eagle Academy Of Waco At Trinity (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(936) 594-1427
Lewisville, TX 75067
(936) 594-1427
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
Eagle Charter School - Midlandaus (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(512) 444-8442
Lewisville, TX 75067
(512) 444-8442
Grades: 6-12
| 311 students
Eagle Project (Brownsville) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 550-0084
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 550-0084
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Education Center At Little Elm (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5901 Crestwood Pl
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 292-3562
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 292-3562
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
Education Center At The Colony (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5600 North Colony Blvd
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 292-2405
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 292-2405
Grades: 1-12
| 80 students
Education Center At The Colony (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5901 Crestwood Pl
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-2405
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-2405
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
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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 Wakeland High School, Flower Mound High School and Westlake Academy. Denton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public schools are located in Denton County, TX?
304 public schools are located in Denton County, TX.
What percentage of students in Denton County, TX go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Denton County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Denton County, TX?
Denton County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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