Public schools in Denton, TX
31 open public schools with an address in Denton, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
31
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
18,358
29 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Denton public schools
The federal directory lists 31 public schools in Denton, TX: 16 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 5 combined or other. The 29 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,358 students, an average of 633 per school. The largest campus is Guyer H S (2,577 students), and the largest elementary school is Nette Shultz (748).
Denton ISD operates the most schools here (26), and 3 regular districts have at least one Denton campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 54% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Denton
Denton ISD
Public school district
26 schools in Denton · 47 total
Ki Charter
Independent charter agency
1 school in Denton · 9 total
Lewisville ISD
Public school district
1 school in Denton · 57 total
North Texas Collegiate Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Denton · 3 total
Ponder ISD
Public school district
1 school in Denton · 4 total
Texas College Preparatory Academies
Independent charter agency
1 school in Denton · 39 total
Elementary schools in Denton
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Moore Alexander Denton ISD | PK–05 | 573 | 12.2:1 | |
| Anita Reeves El Denton ISD | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Borman El Denton ISD | PK–05 | 523 | 11.4:1 | |
| Denton Classical Academy Texas College Preparatory Academies · Charter | KG–05 | 190 | 11.9:1 | |
| Evers Park El Denton ISD | PK–05 | 732 | 14.5:1 | |
| Ginnings El Denton ISD | PK–05 | 614 | 13:1 | |
| Hodge El Denton ISD | PK–05 | 660 | 12.8:1 | |
| Houston El Denton ISD | PK–05 | 537 | 13.2:1 | |
| McNair El Denton ISD | PK–05 | 599 | 14:1 | |
| Nelson El Denton ISD | PK–05 | 527 | 12.9:1 | |
| Nette Shultz Denton ISD | PK–05 | 748 | 14.4:1 | |
| Newton Rayzor El Denton ISD | PK–05 | 674 | 14.1:1 | |
| North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus North Texas Collegiate Academy · Charter | PK–08 | 237 | 17.6:1 | |
| Pecan Creek El Denton ISD | PK–05 | 656 | 13:1 | |
| Rivera El Denton ISD | PK–05 | 604 | 11.8:1 | |
| Ryan El Denton ISD | PK–05 | 551 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in Denton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Middle Denton ISD | 06–08 | 852 | 13.3:1 | |
| McMath Middle Denton ISD | 06–08 | 644 | 11.6:1 | |
| Strickland Middle Denton ISD | 06–08 | 956 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Denton
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton H S Denton ISD | 09–12 | 2,083 | 14.5:1 | |
| Fred Moore H S Denton ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 67 | 10.1:1 | |
| Guyer H S Denton ISD | 09–12 | 2,577 | 15.1:1 | |
| Joe Dale Sparks Campus Denton ISD · Alternative School | 05–12 | 73 | 4.9:1 | |
| Ki Charter - Denton Ki Charter · Charter | 08–12 | 24 | 9.2:1 | |
| Ryan H S Denton ISD | 09–12 | 2,051 | 12.7:1 | |
| The Lagrone Academy Denton ISD | 11–12 | 212 | 12.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Denton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Co J J a E P Denton ISD · Alternative School | 06–11 | 10 | — | |
| Denton Co J J a E P Lewisville ISD · Alternative School | 07–11 | 16 | 1.9:1 | |
| Denton Co J J a E P Ponder ISD · Alternative School | 10–10 | — | — | |
| Lester Davis Denton ISD · Alternative School | 01–12 | 94 | 6.5:1 | |
| The Ann Windle School for Young Children Denton ISD | PK–PK | 274 | 15.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.8%
- Hispanic44.5%
- Black14.6%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 29 Denton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,358 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Denton
How many public schools are in Denton, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 31 open public schools with a location address in Denton: 16 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 18,358 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Denton?
Schools with an address in Denton belong to 6 education agencies, led by Denton ISD (26 schools), Ki Charter (1 school), Lewisville ISD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Denton?
Guyer H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Denton, with 2,577 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Denton?
Yes. 3 of the 31 public schools in Denton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Denton Classical Academy, Ki Charter - Denton, North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Denton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Denton public schools is 12.9:1, lower than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Denton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Texas cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities