#1
The Goddard School of Corinth
“Great School, quality education with great teachers and Miss E, the owner is very dedicated and accessible to every student's parents.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Preschools in Denton, TX
We graded 6 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.84★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
3%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 3,688 Google reviews of 70 top-rated preschools nationwide; 6 of them in Denton, TX. Updated November 2, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of preschools).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Corinth MontessoriDenton, TX | A 94How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%94+65.1Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 4.93 | — |
| 2 | The Goddard School of CorinthDenton, TX | A 86How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%85+12Replies to reviews 7%58+4.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.83 | — |
| 3 |  Countryside MontessoriDenton, TX | B 78How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%80+55.4Reliability 31%72+22.2Experts Score= 78Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB––A– | 4.84 | — |
| 4 |  Terry's Treehouse Learning CenterDenton, TX | B 61How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%68+43.2Reliability 28%62+17.5Replies to reviews 8%78+6.4Momentum penalty34−6.6Experts Score= 61Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––DB | 4.65 | — |
| 5 |  Alphabet AcademyDenton, TX | C 54How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%59+37.5Reliability 28%58+16.4Replies to reviews 8%17+1.4Momentum penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 54Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CC––AF | 4.54 | — |
| 6 |  The Learning Experience - DentonDenton, TX | D 38How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%55+30Reliability 24%25+6.1Value 14%25+3.5Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty82−1.8Momentum penalty33−6.7Experts Score= 38Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CDADDA | 4.66 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Preschools in Denton, TX at a glance
How the 6 preschools we rated in Denton, TX compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A233%
- Grade B233%
- Grade C117%
- Grade D117%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up117%
- 4.80–4.89★233%
- 4.60–4.79★233%
- Below 4.60★117%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality12929%
- Professionalism13129%
- Responsiveness8719%
- Punctuality00%
- Value10123%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price10041%
- Reasonable13053%
- Overpriced52%
- Not sure83%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 6 best-rated preschools in Denton, TX average 4.7★ on Google across 352 reviews. Corinth Montessori has the top rating (4.9★), and The Learning Experience - Denton has the most reviews (105). Updated October 29, 2026.
6 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (352 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
The Learning Experience - Denton
“My son is started here Feb 2026 and is currently a student. At first being a new mom I was bervous and had questions and concerns but the staff was able to give feedback that made me feel more comfortable. Since my…” — Google review
#3
Corinth Montessori
“We love it here! Our child started in February and we have had a great experience with all the teachers and staff. Ms. Morales, Mrs. Artie, and Ms. Beth have all been nurturing — They are helpful with dietary…” — Google review
#4
Terry's Treehouse Learning Center
“Our three kids attend this daycare, and we couldn’t be happier! The staff is caring, the environment is safe and nurturing, and our children love it there. Highly recommend!” — Google review
#5
Countryside Montessori
“We had our two kids there many years ago, and now they’re successful college students pursuing their dreams. We have no doubt that Cassidy and the fine staff utilizing the Montessori methods contributed largely to…” — Google review
#6
Alphabet Academy
“We absolutely love this daycare! The staff is always so kind and welcoming, and communication with parents is great. Most importantly, our 3-year-old daughter absolutely loves going and is always happy to be there.…” — Google review
How we pick preschools in Denton
We scan Google Maps for preschool listings in and around Denton, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated preschool in Denton?
Corinth Montessori has the highest Google rating on our Denton list: 4.9 out of 5 from 29 reviews (as of October 29, 2026).
Which preschool in Denton has the most reviews?
The Learning Experience - Denton has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 105, with a 4.7★ average.
How are these preschools chosen?
Only open Denton-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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