The Koan School
Alternative school · Grades K–12
Denton, TX
6441 Fishtrap Rd, Denton, TX 76208
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Texas
In Denton, Texas, The Koan School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 81 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Texas. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 166 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 81
- Teachers
- 18.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 24 girls, 57 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Texas (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of independent schools in Texas.
- Compared with 64 independent schools in Texas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Texas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Koan School whether it takes part.
- Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Koan School
What grades does The Koan School serve?
The Koan School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend The Koan School?
About 81 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Koan School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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