Very Good
#74 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 8% of private schools
Explorations Preparatory School
Elementary School
1501 FLOWER MOUND RD, Flower Mound, TX 75028
Enrollment
49
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
49
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#74 of 883
In Flower Mound
#1 of 4
public schools
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Explorations Preparatory School
Elementary School in Flower Mound · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Explorations Preparatory School
Explorations Preparatory School is a private elementary school in Flower Mound, TX. Explorations Preparatory School serves approximately 49 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Explorations Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 49 students, Explorations Preparatory School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.2:1 students to teachers, Explorations Preparatory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Explorations Preparatory School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Explorations Preparatory School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Flower Mound, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Explorations Preparatory School (this school) | 7.9 |
| STEM ACADEMY AT DONALD EL | 8.7 |
| FOREST VISTA EL | 9.0 |
| BLUEBONNET EL | 9.2 |
| GARDEN RIDGE EL | 8.8 |
| MARJORY VICKERY EL | 6.4 |
| OLD SETTLERS EL | 9.6 |
| TIMBER CREEK EL | 7.5 |
| FLOWER MOUND EL | 8.6 |
| WELLINGTON EL | 9.2 |
| LIBERTY EL | 9.2 |
| PRAIRIE TRAIL EL | 8.5 |
| STEM ACADEMY AT BRIDLEWOOD EL | 8.9 |
| ARGYLE SOUTH EL | 8.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1501 FLOWER MOUND RD, Flower Mound, TX 75028
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Explorations Preparatory School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OLD SETTLERS EL (rated 9.6/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BLUEBONNET EL (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FOREST VISTA EL (rated 9.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Flower Mound, see our Flower Mound schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| STEM ACADEMY AT FORESTWOOD MIDDLE Flower Mound | 0.7 mi | 8.7 |
| SHADOW RIDGE MIDDLE Flower Mound | 0.9 mi | 9.1 |
| STEM ACADEMY AT DONALD EL Flower Mound | 0.8 mi | 8.7 |
| BLUEBONNET EL Flower Mound | 1.0 mi | 9.2 |
| FOREST VISTA EL Flower Mound | 0.9 mi | 9.0 |
| GARDEN RIDGE EL Flower Mound | 1.1 mi | 8.8 |
| KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lewisville | 1.2 mi | — |
| MARJORY VICKERY EL Flower Mound | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| MCKAMY MIDDLE Flower Mound | 1.6 mi | 9.0 |
| OLD SETTLERS EL Flower Mound | 1.6 mi | 9.6 |
| TIMBER CREEK EL Flower Mound | 2.2 mi | 7.5 |
| STEM ACADEMY AT HEDRICK MIDDLE Lewisville | 2.0 mi | 5.8 |
| PARKWAY EL Lewisville | 2.0 mi | 6.9 |
| FLOWER MOUND H S Flower Mound | 2.1 mi | 8.8 |
| LEWISVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lewisville | 2.3 mi | — |
| DEGAN EL Lewisville | 2.5 mi | 4.2 |
| FLOWER MOUND EL Flower Mound | 2.5 mi | 8.6 |
| LILLIE J JACKSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Lewisville | 2.3 mi | 5.2 |
| FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY - LEWISVILLE Lewisville | 2.4 mi | 7.9 |
| LAMAR MIDDLE Flower Mound | 2.8 mi | 8.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 75028 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$147,040
Median Home Value
$458,100
Median Rent
$2,233/mo
Population
48,636
College Educated
62.3%
Homeownership
80.2%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Median Age
43.2
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| GRANDVIEW-HOPKINS EL Groom, TX | 7.9 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT BRUSHY CREEK Cedar Park, TX | 7.9 |
| MARIPOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Austin, TX | 7.9 |
| PEBBLECREEK MONTESSORI Allen, TX | 7.9 |
| SAPIENTIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Cedar Park, TX | 7.9 |
| SPELL WELL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Spring, TX | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Explorations Preparatory School
What grades does Explorations Preparatory School serve?
Explorations Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Explorations Preparatory School?
Explorations Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explorations Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Explorations Preparatory School is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Explorations Preparatory School rank in TX?
Explorations Preparatory School ranks #74 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Explorations Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Explorations Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Explorations Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Explorations Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Explorations Preparatory School a religious school?
No, Explorations Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Denton County
- Phone
- (972) 539-0601
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