Denton School Guide

 

Denton school districts work hard toward their goal of ensuring each child receives the best possible education available. To assist you in finding the right place for your children, we have listed public and private schools as well as local and nearby universities. Please take a moment to look over the listings and check out the websites and welcome to the Denton school district!

Public Schools

Mission Statement

The mission of the Denton Public Schools, in partnership with the home and community, is to provide the best educational opportunities in a challenging yet supportive environment where individuals and cultural diversity are respected so that our students become knowledgeable and responsible citizens who are capable of life-long learning and who have developed the necessary skills to contribute productively to a complex and ever-changing world.
Adopted by the DISD Board of Trustees on March 28, 1995

For more information, visit: http://www.dentonisd.org/51275720145058/site/default.asp


Elementary/Middle/High Schools

For a complete listing of all public schools please visit: http://www.dentonisd.org/dentonisd/site/sitemap.asp



Special Centers


Lester Davis School
http://www.dentonisd.org/lesterdavis/site/default.asp




Private Schools

For a complete listing of the 170 private schools in Denton, please visit:
http://www.greatschools.org/search/search.page?c=school&search_type=0&state=TX&q=Denton&st=private&sortColumn=&sortDirection=desc


Colleges and Universities

University of North Texas

Mission Statement


The University of North Texas is a recognized student-centered public research university where we harness the power of ideas through a culture of learning based on diverse viewpoints, interdisciplinary endeavors, creativity and disciplined excellence.

This is accomplished through a broad and balanced array of programs where well-prepared students and dedicated scholars and artists collaborate with our local and global communities in the creation, integration, application and dissemination of knowledge. In this way, UNT creates an enriched and sustainable future for our students, state, nation and world.

To learn more about UNT, visit: http://www.unt.edu/mission.html

 

University of Texas at Dallas

Mission Statement

The University of Texas at Dallas serves the Metroplex and the State of Texas as a global leader in innovative, high quality science, engineering, and business education and research.


The University is committed to (1) producing engaged graduates, prepared for life, work, and leadership in a constantly changing world, (2) advancing excellent educational and research programs in the natural and social sciences, engineering and technology, management, and the liberal, creative, and practical arts, and (3) transforming ideas into actions that directly benefit the personal, economic, social, and cultural lives of the citizens of Texas.

For more information about UT-Dallas, visit: http://www.unt.edu/mission.html

Texas Christian University

Our Mission

To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.

To learn more about TCU, visit: http://www.tcu.edu/

For a complete listing of colleges and universities, visit: http://www.city-data.com/city/Denton-Texas.html#ixzz10He18bcc