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!

Best Denton Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 488 students in Denton, TX.
67% of private elementary schools in Denton, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Denton, TX (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Denton Calvary Academy
Denton Calvary Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
2121 Nottingham Drive
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 320-1944
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
488 Students
268,293 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
70 Teachers
27,434 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
47%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1140
(Out of 1600)
1236
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,376
$13,184
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$5,079

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
896 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
18,125 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
45,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
17%
# Black Students
10 Students
13,688 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
437 Students
119,149 Students
% White Students
81%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
417 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
21 Students
66,962 Students
% of Others Students
4%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Denton, TX?
3 private elementary schools are located in Denton, TX.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Denton?
67% of private elementary schools in Denton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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