Best Public Schools in Zip Code 76226

The 76226 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Argyle Independent School District (ISD), the Northwest Independent School District (ISD), and the Denton Independent School District (ISD).

The standout schools in this area are Argyle High School, ranked 138 out of 1,987 Texas high schools with a 5-star rating, Argyle Middle School, ranked 126 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools with a 5-star rating, and Argyle South Elementary, ranked 128 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools with a 5-star rating. These Argyle ISD schools consistently outperform the state and district averages on STAAR exams, particularly in subjects like Biology, English, and U.S. History.

While the schools in the Northwest ISD and Denton ISD also perform well, they generally lag behind the Argyle ISD schools in academic measures. The Argyle ISD schools have a higher percentage of White students compared to the other districts, but socioeconomic status does not appear to be a barrier to academic success, as the schools with the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch still perform well. The wide range in spending per student suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as effective teaching practices and school leadership, play a significant role in the schools' academic outcomes.