For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,944 students in 76201, TX (there are , serving 18 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 76201, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 76201, TX are Newton Rayzor Elementary School, Calhoun Middle School and Alice Moore Alexander. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76201 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76201, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76201, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Rayzor Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Malone
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3700
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 W Congress St
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-2400
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Alice Moore Alexander
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Mack Pl
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3500
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
76201, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Legends Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2012 West University Dr
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 387-6021
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 387-6021
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Nelson Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1205 W University Dr
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-4078
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-4078
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Regional Day School Deaf (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1205 W University
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-4075
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-4075
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 76201, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 76201, TX include Newton Rayzor Elementary School, Calhoun Middle School and Alice Moore Alexander.
How many public schools are located in 76201?
6 public schools are located in 76201.
What percentage of students in 76201 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 76201 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76201?
76201 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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