For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,280 students in Denison, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Denison, TX are Terrell Elementary School, Hyde Park 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 47% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Denison have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Denison, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 W Martin Luther King St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7550
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7550
Grades: PK-4
| 356 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hyde Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 Hyde Park
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7350
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7350
Grades: PK-4
| 491 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Mayes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Jennie Ln
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7500
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7500
Grades: PK-4
| 517 students
Rank: #55.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W Morgan St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7300
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7300
Grades: PK-4
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
81 Vandenberg Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Grades: PK
| 159 students
Denison, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cooke, Fannin & Grayson County Juv (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
86 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Grades: 4-12
| 35 students
811 W Florence St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7250
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7250
Grades: 1-5
| 147 students
Grayson County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1201 South Park Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7000
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 North Layne Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7450
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7450
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
81 Vandenberg Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-9452
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-9452
Grades: PK-4
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Denison, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Denison, TX include Terrell Elementary School, Hyde Park 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Denison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Denison include: Mayes Elementary School vs. Hyde Park Elementary School, Lamar Elementary School vs. Mayes Elementary School, Hyde Park Elementary School vs. Mayes Elementary School
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