Top 10 Best Denton Public Schools (2021-22)
For the 2021-22 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 21,500 students in Denton, TX. Denton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
The top ranked public schools in Denton, TX are Hawk Elementary School, Guyer High School and Crownover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Denton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Denton, TX Public Schools (2021-22)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawk Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 Oakmont
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1800
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #22.
Guyer High School
Math: 71% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7501 Teasley Ln
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1000
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,524 students
Rank: #33.
Crownover Middle School
Math: 64% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Creekside
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4700
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
Rank: #44.
Mcnair Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1212 Hickory Creek Rd
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-3600
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-3600
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
Ryan Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 W Ryan Rd
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4600
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #66.
3100 Teasley
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2900
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1306 E Windsor St
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4500
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #88.
Nelson Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3909 Teasley Ln
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1400
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #99.
Stephens Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 Garza Rd
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-0800
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1010.
Pecan Creek Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Lakeview Blvd
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-4400
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #1111.
Ryan High School
Math: 59% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5101 E Mckinney
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-3000
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,048 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcmath Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Jason Dr
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3300
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 781 students
Rank: #1313.
Fred Moore High School
Alternative School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 Cross Timbers St
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-4000
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #1414.
Rivera Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Newton St
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3800
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #1515.
Newton Rayzor Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Malone
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3700
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #1616.
Evers Park Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Evers Pkwy
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-2600
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-2600
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #1717.
Rodriguez Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8650 Martop Rd
Denton, TX 76201
(970) 347-7050
Denton, TX 76201
(970) 347-7050
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #1818.
Bettye Myers Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 Garza Rd
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-1500
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 773 students
Rank: #1919.
Calhoun Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 Congress St
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-2400
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #2020.
Strickland Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
324 Windsor St
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4200
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 881 students
Rank: #2121.
Ginnings Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Yellowstone
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-2700
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-2700
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #2222.
Lee Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Mack Pl
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3500
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #2323.
Denton High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Fulton
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-2000
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,030 students
Rank: #2424.
Hodge Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Grant Pkwy
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-2800
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-2800
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #2525.
Borman Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Parvin
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2500
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #2626.
North Texas Collegiate Academy-north Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Ih 35 N
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 383-1972
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 383-1972
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Rank: #2727.
North Texas Collegiate Academy-south Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
968 Raldon St
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 221-3564
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 221-3564
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
Rank: #2828.
Joe Dale Sparks Campus
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 S Woodrow
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 349-2468
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 349-2468
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
901 Audra
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-3900
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-3900
Grades: PK
| 390 students
Denton County J J A E P
Alternative School
210 S Woodrow Ln
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 898-5840
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 898-5840
Grades: 8-11
| 5 students
Denton County Jjaep Cfb Campus
Alternative School
210 S Woodrow Ln
Denton, TX 76202
(940) 349-2400
Denton, TX 76202
(940) 349-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
1212 Long Rd
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-4360
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-4360
Grades: PK
| 337 students
Denton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Denton County J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 898-5840
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 898-5840
Grades: 6
| 1 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
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
Legends Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2012 West University Dr
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 387-6021
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 387-6021
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
Nelson Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1205 W University Dr
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-4078
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-4078
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
Regional Day School Deaf (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1205 W University
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-4075
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-4075
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Trinity Charter School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
4601 Ih 35 North
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 484-8232
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 484-8232
Grades: K-10
| 55 students
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