Denton Calvary Academy Photo - DCA's University-Model takes the best of traditional, public, private and homeschooling and integrates them into one model of education.

Best Denton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 579 students in Denton, TX (there are 37 public schools, serving 21,456 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Denton, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private school in Denton, TX is Denton Calvary Academy.
43% of private schools in Denton, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Denton Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Denton Calvary Academy
Denton Calvary Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
1910 E. University Drive
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 320-1944
Gr: K-12 | 269 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Corinth Montessori School
Montessori School
1300 E Pecan Creek Cir
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 321-7338
Gr: K | 14 students Tuition listed
Countryside Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
610 Dallas Dr
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 483-1133
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Immaculate Conception Catholic School Photo - The annual St. Francis Pet Blessing is held the first week of October each year. The children and families from throughout the area bring their animals for this very special occasion. Pictured is a miniature horse which has captured the interest of our "Little Knights" preschoolers!
(Catholic)
(5)
2301 N Bonnie Brae St
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 381-1155
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Koan School
Po Box 2961
Denton, TX 76202
(940) 294-6520
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Springbok Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1300 Fulton St Ste 502
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 381-1861
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Tuition listed
Trinity Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
633 Hobson Ln
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 566-5682
Gr: K | 8 students

Overview

This Town (Denton)
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
579 Students
349,790 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
77 Teachers
32,404 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
47%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1140
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,550
$13,974
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$5,116

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
16%
# Black Students
12 Students
15,813 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
461 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
75%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
36 Students
112,501 Students
% of Others Students
6%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Denton, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in Denton, TX is Denton Calvary Academy.
How many private schools are located in Denton?
7 private schools are located in Denton.
How diverse are private schools in Denton?
Denton private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Denton go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Denton are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Denton?
43% of private schools in Denton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Denton are often viewed compared to one another?

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