For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 514 students in Denton, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Denton, TX are North Texas Collegiate Academy-north Campus and North Texas Collegiate Academy-south Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Denton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Denton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Texas Collegiate Academy-north Campus
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4601 Ih 35 N
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 383-1972
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 383-1972
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
North Texas Collegiate Academy-south Campus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
968 Raldon St
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 221-3564
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 221-3564
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ki Charter - Denton
Charter School
2026 W University Dr
Denton, TX 76201
(210) 376-7929
Denton, TX 76201
(210) 376-7929
Grades: 3-12
| 20 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 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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Denton, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Denton, TX include North Texas Collegiate Academy-north Campus and North Texas Collegiate Academy-south Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in Denton?
3 public charter schools are located in Denton.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton?
Denton public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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