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Denton, TX school ratings and districts

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Denton, TX school ratings and districts start with Denton ISD, which serves most of the city. Parts of Denton are in Argyle, Krum, Ponder or Sanger ISD instead. Here is how assignment works, what choice options exist and where to find official ratings.

Which school districts serve Denton?

Denton ISD serves most of the city. Argyle ISD, Krum ISD, Ponder ISD and Sanger ISD serve some addresses, often near the city's edges. Southern and southwestern addresses may be in Argyle ISD, and northern addresses may be in Sanger or Krum ISD.

Confirm the district before you write an offer on any of the Denton homes for sale.

How does school assignment work in Denton ISD?

Denton ISD assigns campuses by attendance zone. The district posts zone maps as PDFs for 2025-26 and 2026-27, and there is no online address lookup, so call the district at 940-369-0000 if a home sits near a boundary.

New communities can bring new campuses. Cole Ranch's developer, for example, reserves 206 acres for Denton ISD schools, so zones in southwest Denton may shift over time.

What choice programs and transfers are available?

Denton ISD accepts in-district and out-of-district transfer requests during a set window each spring. For 2026-27, that window closed May 8, 2026. Choice programs include STEM, two-way dual language and International Baccalaureate.

Texas also has public charter schools, which enroll by application rather than by address.

Where do you find official school ratings?

The Texas Education Agency publishes official district and campus accountability ratings at txschools.gov. Use it to look up each district and campus that serves your address.

The Texas Education Agency's 2026 accountability ratings list these overall district ratings for the 2025-26 school year:

Denton ISD: C, 76 out of 100. Argyle ISD: A, 92 out of 100. Krum ISD: C, 79 out of 100. Ponder ISD: B, 84 out of 100. Sanger ISD: B, 80 out of 100.

These are district-level results only. Campus ratings vary, so check each campus tied to an address.

Your school district also sets part of your tax bill; Denton ISD adopted $1.1528 per $100 for 2026-27. See property taxes in Denton and the Denton community guide.

How do you verify the school district for an address?

Check the district map, then call the district with the exact address. For new construction, ask the builder which district and campuses the lot is zoned to, then confirm with the district. Verify school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Common questions

Does Denton ISD have an online address lookup?

Not currently. Denton ISD posts attendance-zone maps as PDFs. Call the district at 940-369-0000 to confirm the campus for a specific address.

When can I apply for a Denton ISD transfer?

Denton ISD takes transfer requests during a set window each spring. For 2026-27, the window closed May 8, 2026. Watch the district's transfer page for the next window.

Where can I see official ratings for Denton-area districts?

Use the Texas Education Agency's site, txschools.gov. It publishes official accountability ratings for districts and campuses. Compare the ones that serve your address. TEA's 2026 ratings for the 2025-26 school year list Denton ISD as C, 76 out of 100.

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