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Best Denton County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 118 public preschools serving 60,213 students in Denton County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Denton County, TX are Old Settlers Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Wellington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Denton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Denton County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
Forest Vista Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 Forest Vista Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5194
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Barnett Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5985
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1919.
Ep Rayzor Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
377 Rayzor Rd
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 369-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
Tom Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3651 Compass Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 713-5981
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2121.
Garden Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2220 S Garden Ridge Blvd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5956
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
Rosemeade Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3550 Kimberly
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 968-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2323.
Stem Academy At Donald Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2400 Forest Vista Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5198
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2424.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2285 Little River Dr
Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 633-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1701 Monahan Dr
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 369-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Flower Mound Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4101 Churchill Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5955
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2727.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1050 Harrison Ln
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 464-0564
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2828.
Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9501 Stacee Ln
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-0700
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2929.
Wayne A Cox Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Litsey Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 698-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3030.
Prestwick Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3101 Stonefield
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 947-9450
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3131.
Lance Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
821 Hawks Way
Argyle, TX 76226
(817) 698-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3232.
Quest Middle Of Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
140 S Heartz Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 316-3663
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #3333.
Stem Academy At Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Josey Ln
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5208
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Nette Shultz
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1502 Hanover St
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Stem Academy At Polser Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1520 Polser Rd
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5978
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Denton County, TX

Denton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Acker Special Programs Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
7159 Hickory St
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6800
Gr: K-8
Aubrey Intermediate (Closed 2009)
815 Sherman Dr
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 365-2434
Gr: 3-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Chapel Hill Elementary School (Closed 2007)
1800 Timber Creek Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5200
Colin Powell Intermediate School (Closed 2012)
520 Lobo Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 547-3515
Gr: 5-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
College Street Elementary School (Closed 2020)
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
Delilah King Early Learning Academy (Closed 2012)
101 Main St
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-1908
Gr: PK | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Denton Co J J A E P (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2601
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Denton Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
18501 St Hwy 114
Justin, TX 76247
(940) 349-2500
Gr: 9-10 | 1 student
Denton Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 898-5840
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Denton County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
210 S Woodrow Ln
Argyle, TX 76226
(972) 434-8847
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 898-5840
Gr: 10
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
415 Tisdell Ln
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 668-0060
Gr: 12
Denton County Jjaep High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
210 S Woodrow Ln
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 726-3659
Gr: 9-12
Denton Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3505 Haynes Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0920
Gr: 9-11 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Digital Academy of Texas (Closed 2023)
1825 Lakeway Drive, Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75057
(877) 529-5662
Gr: 5-12
Eagele Academy Of Beaumont (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
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%
Eagle Academy Of Bryan (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(979) 779-6644
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Eagle Academy Of Dallas (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 460-2471
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Eagle Academy Of Ft Worth (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
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%
Eagle Academy Of Laredo (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
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%
Eagle Academy Of Lubbock (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
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%
Eagle Academy Of Midland (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
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%
Eagle Academy Of Pharrmcallen (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
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%
Eagle Academy Of San Antonio (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
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%
Eagle Academy Of Tyler (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
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%
Eagle Academy Of Tyler At Lindale (Closed 2023)
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 881-9940
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Eagle Academy Of Waco (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
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%
Eagle Academy Of Waco At Trinity (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
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%
Eagle Project (Brownsville) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
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%
Education Center At Little Elm (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
5901 Crestwood Pl
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 292-3562
Gr: K-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Education Center At The Colony (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5600 North Colony Blvd
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 292-2405
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Education Center At The Colony (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5901 Crestwood Pl
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-2405
Gr: K-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Excel Center - Lewisville (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
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 preschools in Denton County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Denton County, TX include Old Settlers Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Wellington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Denton County?
118 public preschools are located in Denton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton County?
Denton County public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Denton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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