Best Denton County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 323 public schools serving 189,051 students in Denton County, TX (there are 71 private schools, serving 11,163 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Denton County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Denton County, TX are Argyle 6th Grade Center, Bluebonnet Elementary School and Pearson Middle School. 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 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Denton County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Argyle 6th Grade Center
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
800 Eagle Dr
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 464-5100
Gr: 6 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2000 Spinks Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5195
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Pearson Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2323 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 1,025 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Flower Mound High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3411 Peters Colony Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5192
Gr: 9-12 | 3,442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Old Settlers Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2525 Old Settlers Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5993
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5555 Bridlewood Blvd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5962
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Westlake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 J T Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Gr: K-12 | 888 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4600 Quail Run Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5958
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wellington Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3900 Kenwood Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5989
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Heritage Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1649 High Shoals Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,071 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7411 Nichols Trail
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3950
Gr: K-5 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Sparks Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8200 Otis Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3000
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Reedy High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3003 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Mckamy Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2401 Old Settlers Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5991
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Village Trl
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0750
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12333 Briar Ridge Rd
Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 633-3975
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1717.
Wakeland High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10700 Legacy Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1818.
Samuel Beck Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 Parkview Dr
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1919.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2050 Aberdeen Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5984
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2020.
Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2300 Briarhill Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5959
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2121.
Purefoy Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11880 Teel Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3875
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2222.
Pink Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3650 Overhill Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5800 Legacy Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3800
Gr: K-5 | 709 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Castle Hills Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1025 Holy Grail Dr
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5952
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2525.
Ischool High At University Park
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20515 Tx Hwy 249
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: 6-12 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
Kent Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 W Rosemeade Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Stem Academy At Forestwood Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2810 Morriss Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5972
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Bledsoe Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Timber Rdg Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3600
Gr: K-5 | 740 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Highland Village Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 Brazos Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5957
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2300 Oakmont Dr
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Hosp Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5050 Lone Star Ranch Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3232.
Argyle West
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1741 Old Justin Rd
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 246-4007
Gr: PK-5 | 965 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3333.
Stem Academy At Bridlewood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4901 Remington Park Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5193
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3434.
Harpool Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9601 Stacee Ln
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3535.
Marcus High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5707 Morriss Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5196
Gr: 9-12 | 3,003 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Denton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7159 Hickory St
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6800
Gr: K-8
815 Sherman Dr
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 365-2434
Gr: 3-5 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
1800 Timber Creek Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5200
520 Lobo Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 547-3515
Gr: 5-6 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
350 W College St
Lewisville, TX 75057
(469) 713-5965
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Community Ed (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1213 N Locust
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-0092
101 Main St
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-1908
Gr: PK | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
301 E Mckinney
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2601
Gr: 10 | 1 student
18501 St Hwy 114
Justin, TX 76247
(940) 349-2500
Gr: 9-10 | 1 student
301 E Mckinney
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 898-5840
Gr: 9 | 1 student
210 S Woodrow Ln
Argyle, TX 76226
(972) 434-8847
301 E Mckinney
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 898-5840
Gr: 10
415 Tisdell Ln
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 668-0060
Gr: 12
210 S Woodrow Ln
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 726-3659
Gr: 9-12
3505 Haynes Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0920
Gr: 9-11 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1825 Lakeway Drive, Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75057
(877) 529-5662
Gr: 5-12
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(409) 835-4303
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(979) 779-6644
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 82%
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 460-2471
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 95%
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(817) 731-2028
Gr: 6-12 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 723-7788
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(806) 763-1518
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(432) 682-0384
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 781-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(210) 434-6090
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 592-5222
Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 881-9940
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 55%
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(254) 752-0441
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(936) 594-1427
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Eagle Charter School - Midlandaus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(512) 444-8442
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 550-0084
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5901 Crestwood Pl
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 292-3562
Gr: K-8 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
5600 North Colony Blvd
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 292-2405
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
5901 Crestwood Pl
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-2405
Gr: K-12 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
190 Civic Circle
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 906-5522
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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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 Argyle 6th Grade Center, Bluebonnet Elementary School and Pearson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Denton County?
323 public schools are located in Denton County.
What percentage of students in Denton County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Denton County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Denton County?
Denton County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Denton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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