Dallas: Schools & Education
375 public schools serve Dallas. Skyline H S is the largest at 4,166 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 226,739 students.
- ~3,245 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
403 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,245 residents per school. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (50)
ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST RITA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST MONICA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST MARY OF CARMEL SCHOOL
ST ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX SCHOOL
ST PHILIP & ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC ACADEMY
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
BISHOP DUNNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
ALCUIN SCHOOL
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL
THE LAMPLIGHTER SCHOOL
DALLAS LUTHERAN SCHOOL
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL
THE DAY SCHOOL AT HP PRES
WHITE ROCK MONTESSORI
CALVARY LUTHERAN SCHOOL
DALLAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
DALLAS ACADEMY
SCOFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
SHELTON SCHOOL
FAIRHILL SCHOOL
ST JAMES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY DALLAS
+ 20 more
Schools (403)
+ 373 more
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 22 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | A W BROWN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, A+ ACADEMY, ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENC, ACADEMY OF DALLAS, CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD |
| School Districts · Total count | 39 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 375 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 208,412 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 14,204 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.70 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 71 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 163,895 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 78.6% |
| Schools Count | 375 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (32)
Dallas College
Southern Methodist University
University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas Baptist University
The College of Health Care Professions-Dallas
Paul Quinn College
Parker University
Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Dallas
Collectiv Hair Dressing Academy-Collectiv Academy-Dallas
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-North Dallas
PCI Health Training Center
Wade College
Remington College-Dallas Campus
Dallas Christian College
MediaTech Institute-Dallas
Concorde Career College-Dallas
Remington College-Online Dallas
Criswell College
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts
Peloton College
Buckner Barber School
Graham's Barber College
Dallas Barber & Stylist College
University of Phoenix-Texas
Dallas Theological Seminary
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Bakke Graduate University
Texas Barber College - Branch Campus #1
+ 2 more
Colleges (29)
Remington College-Dallas Campus
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas Christian College
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas College
Miami International University of Art & Design-Art Institute Dallas
Graham's Barber College
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts
Wade College
Paul Quinn College
Southern Methodist University
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Parker University
PCI Health Training Center
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Dallas
Bakke Graduate University
Dallas Barber & Stylist College
University of North Texas System
MediaTech Institute-Dallas
Peloton College
Concorde Career College-Dallas
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-North Dallas
Buckner Barber School
Criswell College
The College of Health Care Professions-Dallas
University of North Texas at Dallas
Careers Institute of America
Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas
| Nearest College · Name | Collin County Community College District |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | McKinney |
| Nearest College · Phone | (972) 881-5790 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 13.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
2ND STEP DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER
A CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
A M BROOKS HEAD START
A TIME & A SEASON CHRISTIAN DAYSCHOOL
ABUGIDA ACADEMY
ADVENTURE KIDS PLAYCARE
AFTER THE BELL MCWHORTER SUMMER PROGRAM
AISHAS LEARNING CENTER INC
AKIBA ACADEMY OF DALLAS
ALCUIN SCHOOL
ALLEN CHAPEL LEARNING CENTER
ALPHABEST @ CITYSCAPE-EAST GRAND PREPARATORY
AMERICAN CARE ACADEMY
ANGELS ON EARTH LEARNING AND ADVENTURE CENTER CHILDCARE
ANN & NATE LEVINE EARLY CHILDCARE CENTER
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | University Park Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 8383 Plaza At Preston Ctr Ste 200 |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (214) 363-9095 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 75225 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2288 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 32 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (32)
DALLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY
AUDELIA ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY
LOCHWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY
DALLAS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY
FOREST GREEN BRANCH LIBRARY
FRETZ PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
HAMPTON-ILLINOIS BRANCH LIBRARY
HIGHLAND HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
LAKEWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR LANCASTER-KIEST BRANCH LIBRARY
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR LIBRARY/LEARNING CENTER
NORTH OAK CLIFF BRANCH LIBRARY
OAK LAWN BRANCH LIBRARY
PARK FOREST BRANCH LIBRARY
PLEASANT GROVE BRANCH LIBRARY
POLK-WISDOM BRANCH LIBRARY
PRESTON ROYAL BRANCH LIBRARY
RENNER FRANKFORD BRANCH LIBRARY
SKYLINE BRANCH LIBRARY
BACHMAN LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
MOUNTAIN CREEK BRANCH LIBRARY
KLEBERG-RYLIE BRANCH LIBRARY
SKILLMAN SOUTHWESTERN BRANCH LIBRARY
ARCADIA PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
GRAUWYLER PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
TIMBERGLEN BRANCH LIBRARY
BOOKMARKS @ NORTHPARK CENTER
PRAIRIE CREEK BRANCH LIBRARY
WHITE ROCK HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
VICKERY PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
+ 2 more
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 982 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 14 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 17 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 38.2% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 190 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12