For the 2024-25 school year, there are 219 public elementary schools serving 126,610 students in Denton County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Denton County, TX are Bluebonnet Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Denton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Denton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2000 Spinks Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5195
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5195
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4600 Quail Run Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5958
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5958
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5555 Bridlewood Blvd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5962
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5962
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Heritage Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1649 High Shoals Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,076 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Village Trl
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0750
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0750
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Pearson Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2323 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 997 students
Rank: #77.
Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7411 Nichols Trail
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3950
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3950
Grades: K-5
| 714 students
Rank: #88.
Westlake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 J T Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 490-5757
Grades: K-12
| 875 students
Rank: #99.
Mckamy Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2401 Old Settlers Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5991
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5991
Grades: 6-8
| 805 students
Rank: #1010.
Old Settlers Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2525 Old Settlers Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5993
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5993
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1111.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12333 Briar Ridge Rd
Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 633-3975
Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 633-3975
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #1212.
Wellington Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3900 Kenwood Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5989
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 713-5989
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #1313.
Purefoy Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11880 Teel Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3875
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3875
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1414.
Samuel Beck Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Parkview Dr
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #1515.
Sparks Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8200 Otis Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3000
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3000
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1616.
Castle Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1025 Holy Grail Dr
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5952
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #1717.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2050 Aberdeen Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5984
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5984
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #1818.
Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 Briarhill Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5959
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5959
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #1919.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5800 Legacy Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3800
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3800
Grades: K-5
| 808 students
Rank: #2020.
Stem Academy At Forestwood Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2810 Morriss Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5972
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5972
Grades: 6-8
| 892 students
Rank: #2121.
Stem Academy At Donald Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2400 Forest Vista Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5198
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5198
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #2222.
Harpool Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9601 Stacee Ln
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-1700
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #2323.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3535 Guinn Gate Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-2575
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-2575
Grades: K-5
| 729 students
Rank: #2424.
Bledsoe Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Timber Rdg Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3600
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3600
Grades: K-5
| 708 students
Rank: #2525.
Highland Village Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Brazos Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5957
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5957
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #2626.
Stem Academy At Bridlewood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4901 Remington Park Dr
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5193
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5193
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #2727.
Griffin Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3703 Edorado Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4900
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Briarhill Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Briarhill Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5975
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5975
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Pink Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3650 Overhill Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3500
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #3030.
Hosp Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5050 Lone Star Ranch Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4050
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Barnett Blvd
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5985
Lewisville, TX 75077
(469) 713-5985
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1830 E Branch Hollow Dr
Carrollton, TX 75007
(469) 713-5181
Carrollton, TX 75007
(469) 713-5181
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #3333.
Garden Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2220 S Garden Ridge Blvd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5956
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5956
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #3434.
Medlin Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Parkview Dr
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0500
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 991 students
Rank: #3535.
Tom Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3651 Compass Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 713-5981
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 713-5981
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
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Denton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acker Special Programs Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
7159 Hickory St
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6800
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-6800
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
815 Sherman Dr
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 365-2434
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 365-2434
Grades: 3-5
| 378 students
1800 Timber Creek Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5200
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 713-5200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
520 Lobo Ln
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 547-3515
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 547-3515
Grades: 5-6
| 425 students
350 W College St
Lewisville, TX 75057
(469) 713-5965
Lewisville, TX 75057
(469) 713-5965
Grades: K-5
| 262 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
101 Main St
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-1908
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 292-1908
Grades: PK
| 412 students
Denton Co J J A E P (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2601
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2601
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Denton County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
210 S Woodrow Ln
Argyle, TX 76226
(972) 434-8847
Argyle, TX 76226
(972) 434-8847
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Denton County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-7438
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 458-7438
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
829 S Harrison St
Pilot Point, TX 76258
(940) 686-8700
Pilot Point, TX 76258
(940) 686-8700
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 898-5840
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 898-5840
Grades: 10
| n/a students
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
415 Tisdell Ln
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 668-0060
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 668-0060
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Denton County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
301 E Mckinney
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 898-5840
Ponder, TX 76259
(940) 898-5840
Grades: 9
| 1 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
Denton Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3505 Haynes Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0920
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0920
Grades: 9-11
| 5 students
1825 Lakeway Drive, Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75057
(877) 529-5662
Lewisville, TX 75057
(877) 529-5662
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Eagele Academy Of Beaumont (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(409) 835-4303
Lewisville, TX 75067
(409) 835-4303
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students
Eagle Academy Of Bryan (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(979) 779-6644
Lewisville, TX 75067
(979) 779-6644
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Eagle Academy Of Dallas (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 460-2471
Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 460-2471
Grades: 6-12
| 131 students
Eagle Academy Of Ft Worth (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(817) 731-2028
Lewisville, TX 75067
(817) 731-2028
Grades: 6-12
| 159 students
Eagle Academy Of Laredo (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 723-7788
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 723-7788
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
Eagle Academy Of Lubbock (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(806) 763-1518
Lewisville, TX 75067
(806) 763-1518
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
Eagle Academy Of Midland (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(432) 682-0384
Lewisville, TX 75067
(432) 682-0384
Grades: 6-12
| 157 students
Eagle Academy Of Pharrmcallen (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 781-8800
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 781-8800
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Eagle Academy Of San Antonio (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(210) 434-6090
Lewisville, TX 75067
(210) 434-6090
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
Eagle Academy Of Tyler (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 592-5222
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 592-5222
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Eagle Academy Of Tyler At Lindale (Closed 2023)
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 881-9940
Lewisville, TX 75057
(903) 881-9940
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Eagle Academy Of Waco (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(254) 752-0441
Lewisville, TX 75067
(254) 752-0441
Grades: 6-12
| 190 students
Eagle Academy Of Waco At Trinity (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(936) 594-1427
Lewisville, TX 75067
(936) 594-1427
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
Eagle Charter School - Midlandaus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass Bldg D Ste 1
Lewisville, TX 75067
(512) 444-8442
Lewisville, TX 75067
(512) 444-8442
Grades: 6-12
| 311 students
Eagle Project (Brownsville) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
405 Sh 121 Bypass, Bldg D, Ste
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 550-0084
Lewisville, TX 75067
(956) 550-0084
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Education Center At Little Elm (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5901 Crestwood Pl
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 292-3562
Denton, TX 76207
(972) 292-3562
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
Education Center At The Colony (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5600 North Colony Blvd
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 292-2405
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 292-2405
Grades: 1-12
| 80 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Denton County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Denton County, TX include Bluebonnet Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Denton County?
219 public elementary schools are located in Denton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton County?
Denton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Denton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Denton County include: Founders Classical Academy Corinth vs. Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound, Rainwater Elementary School vs. Rosemeade Elementary School, Pearson Middle School vs. Pioneer Heritage Middle School
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