6.6public avg / 10

Best Schools in Denton, Texas

36 schools in the directory · 18 Elementary · 3 Middle · 8 High · 7 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 30

Private: 6

Districts: 4

Comparable public avg (24): 6.6/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Denton are Mcmath Middle (7.9/10), Pecan Creek EL (7.9/10), and Nelson EL (7.7/10), among 24 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

30 public · 6 private

Avg Score

6.6

24 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

30 public · 6 private

Avg Score

6.6

24 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Pecan Creek EL

Rates 7.9/10 despite 46% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Denton public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Newton Rayzor EL

STAAR proficiency rose +7.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Denton public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Denton

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 24 rated schools; 36 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Mcmath Middle	7.9 / 10	Middle	+1.3	85th
2	Pecan Creek EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	85th
3	Nelson EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	80th
4	Newton Rayzor EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	81th
5	Rivera EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	80th
6	Ginnings EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	78th
7	North Texas Collegiate Academy-South Campus	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	79th
8	Ryan H S	7.5 / 10	High	+0.8	76th
9	Mcnair EL	7.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	69th
10	Guyer H S	7.1 / 10	High	+0.6	66th

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About Schools in Denton, Texas

Denton, Texas is home to 36 schools, including 30 public schools and 6 private schools. The city's schools span 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 8 high schools.

The 24 public schools in this comparison average 6.6 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Mcmath Middle with a composite score of 7.9/10.

Denton is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 58,473 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

18 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Pecan Creek EL 647 students · Pre-K–5th	647	Pre-K–5th	7.9
2	Newton Rayzor EL 606 students · Pre-K–5th	606	Pre-K–5th	7.7
3	Rivera EL 655 students · Pre-K–5th	655	Pre-K–5th	7.7
4	Nelson EL 524 students · Pre-K–5th	524	Pre-K–5th	7.7
5	North Texas Collegiate Academy-South Campus 270 students · Pre-K–8th	270	Pre-K–8th	7.6
6	Ginnings EL 621 students · Pre-K–5th	621	Pre-K–5th	7.6
7	Mcnair EL 567 students · Pre-K–5th	567	Pre-K–5th	7.2
8	North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus 224 students · Pre-K–8th	224	Pre-K–8th	7.0
9	Alice Moore Alexander 580 students · Pre-K–5th	580	Pre-K–5th	6.8
10	Nette Shultz 704 students · Pre-K–5th	704	Pre-K–5th	6.6

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Houston EL Evers Park EL Hodge EL Ryan EL Borman EL Immaculate Conception Catholic SchoolPrivate Springbok AcademyPrivate Trinity Learning CenterPrivate

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mcmath Middle 782 students · 6th–8th	782	6th–8th	7.9
2	Strickland Middle 962 students · 6th–8th	962	6th–8th	6.6
3	Calhoun Middle 738 students · 6th–8th	738	6th–8th	5.9

High Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ryan H S 2,156 students · 9th–12th	2,156	9th–12th	7.5
2	Guyer H S 2,570 students · 9th–12th	2,570	9th–12th	7.1
3	Denton H S 2,054 students · 9th–12th	2,054	9th–12th	6.4
4	The Lagrone Academy 181 students · 11th–12th	181	11th–12th	5.3
5	Joe Dale Sparks Campus 72 students · 5th–12th	72	5th–12th	4.2
6	Fred Moore H S 62 students · 9th–12th	62	9th–12th	3.1
7	Denton Co J J a E P 6 students · 9th–12th	6	9th–12th	—
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Connections Wellness GroupPrivate 114 students · 5th–12th	114	5th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lester Davis 112 students · 2nd–12th	112	2nd–12th	6.7
2	Emilio & Guadalupe Gonzalez Pre-K Center 265 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	265	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.5
3	The Ann Windle School for Young Children 304 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	304	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.3
4	Ki Charter - Denton 20 students · 3rd–12th	20	3rd–12th	—
5	Denton County Jjaep Cfb Campus 2 students · 10th–11th	2	10th–11th	—
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	The Koan SchoolPrivate 81 students · Kindergarten–12th	81	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	Denton Calvary AcademyPrivate 266 students · Kindergarten–12th	266	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Denton

Denton, Texas · 36 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 18
Middle: 3
High: 8
Other: 7

Resources

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School Districts (4)

NORTH TEXAS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

3 schools · 764 students

KI CHARTER

6 schools · 457 students

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD

40 schools · 24,386 students

DENTON ISD

46 schools · 32,866 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Denton, Texas

How many schools are in Denton, Texas?

Denton has 36 schools, including 30 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Denton, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 24 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Denton is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Denton, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Denton on MySchoolScout is Mcmath Middle with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Denton, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Denton on MySchoolScout is Pecan Creek EL with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Denton, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Denton on MySchoolScout is Mcmath Middle with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best high school in Denton, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Denton on MySchoolScout is Ryan H S with a composite score of 7.5/10.

How many school districts serve Denton, Texas?

Denton is served by 4 school districts: North Texas Collegiate Academy, Ki Charter, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Denton ISD.

Are there private schools in Denton, Texas?

Yes, Denton has 6 private schools alongside 30 public schools. The top-rated private school is Immaculate Conception Catholic School with a score of 7.3/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Denton, Texas?

Among 24 public schools in Denton that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 12.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Denton, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.