For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,290 students in Denison, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Denison, TX are Hyde Park Elementary School, Terrell Elementary School and Lamar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denison, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Denison have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Denison, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hyde Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 Hyde Park
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7350
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7350
Gr: PK-4 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Terrell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 W Martin Luther King St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7550
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7550
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S Fifth Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7400
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7400
Gr: PK-4 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Mayes Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Jennie Ln
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7500
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7500
Gr: PK-4 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W Morgan St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7300
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7300
Gr: PK-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
81 Vandenberg Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Gr: PK | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Denison, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Denison, TX include Hyde Park Elementary School, Terrell Elementary School and Lamar Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Denison?
6 public preschools are located in Denison.
What is the racial composition of students in Denison?
Denison public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Denison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Denison include: Houston Elementary School vs. Hyde Park Elementary School, Mayes Elementary School vs. Hyde Park Elementary School, Lamar Elementary School vs. Mayes Elementary School
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