Education in Dallas and the Metroplex
From grade schools to universities, education matters in Dallas and the Metroplex.
Texas State Board of Education
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) is a fifteen-member elected body whose purpose is to establish policies and set standards for public schools, mandate instruction in the knowledge and skills essential to a well-balanced curriculum, and oversee the Permanent School Fund.
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) is a fifteen-member elected body whose purpose is to establish policies and set standards for public schools, mandate instruction in the knowledge and skills essential to a well-balanced curriculum, and oversee the Permanent School Fund.
School Districts in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
More than six million people live in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and more than forty school districts serve the areas in and around Dallas and Fort Worth.
More than six million people live in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and more than forty school districts serve the areas in and around Dallas and Fort Worth.
Back to School
The end of summer signals it's time to head back to school. Check here for information on schools and shopping for that back to school wardrobe.
The end of summer signals it's time to head back to school. Check here for information on schools and shopping for that back to school wardrobe.
Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District
Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District is located in the mid-cities area of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District is located in the mid-cities area of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
Everman Independent School District
Everman Independent School District is located to the southeast of Fort Worth. More than 4,200 students attend Everman schools.
Everman Independent School District is located to the southeast of Fort Worth. More than 4,200 students attend Everman schools.
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District
Crowley Independent School District
Crowley Independent School District, located south of Fort Worth, has nearly 15,000 students. It serves the cities of Crowley, Edgecliff Park, and a portion of Fort Worth.
Crowley Independent School District, located south of Fort Worth, has nearly 15,000 students. It serves the cities of Crowley, Edgecliff Park, and a portion of Fort Worth.
Castleberry Independent School District
Castleberry Independent School District is located five miles west of downtown Fort Worth and has more than 3,300 students.
Castleberry Independent School District is located five miles west of downtown Fort Worth and has more than 3,300 students.
Burleson Independent School District
Burleson Independent School District is located just south of Fort Worth in Tarrant and Johnson Counties.
Burleson Independent School District is located just south of Fort Worth in Tarrant and Johnson Counties.
Birdville Independent School District
Birdville Independent School District, with over 22,000 students, is located between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Birdville Independent School District, with over 22,000 students, is located between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Azle Independent School District
Azle Independent School District
Azle Independent School District
School Districts Serving the City of Dallas
A quarter of a million school-age children live in the city limits of Dallas. Most of those children -- a little over 160,000 -- attend schools within the Dallas Independent School District. The other 100,000 children attend schools in the many smaller districts that border Dallas ISD.
A quarter of a million school-age children live in the city limits of Dallas. Most of those children -- a little over 160,000 -- attend schools within the Dallas Independent School District. The other 100,000 children attend schools in the many smaller districts that border Dallas ISD.
Richardson Independent School District
Richardson Independent School District is located on the north side of Dallas and has more than 35,000 students. It serves portions of Richardson, Garland, and Dallas.
Richardson Independent School District is located on the north side of Dallas and has more than 35,000 students. It serves portions of Richardson, Garland, and Dallas.
Mesquite Independent School District
Mesquite Independent School District is located on the east side of Dallas and has more than 35,000 students. It serves the cities of Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, Dallas, and Sunnyvale with thirty-one elementary schools, eight middle schools, five high schools, and one alternative school.
Mesquite Independent School District is located on the east side of Dallas and has more than 35,000 students. It serves the cities of Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, Dallas, and Sunnyvale with thirty-one elementary schools, eight middle schools, five high schools, and one alternative school.
Garland Independent School District
Garland Independent School District is the twelfth largest school district in Texas with more than 58,000 students. It serves the cities of Garland, Rowlett, Sachse, Wylie, and Dallas.
Garland Independent School District is the twelfth largest school district in Texas with more than 58,000 students. It serves the cities of Garland, Rowlett, Sachse, Wylie, and Dallas.
Duncanville Independent School District
Duncanville Independent School District, with over 12,000 students, serves Duncanville and portions of Desoto, Cedar Hill, and Dallas with nine elementary schools, three intermediate schools, three middle schools, two high schools, and an education center.
Duncanville Independent School District, with over 12,000 students, serves Duncanville and portions of Desoto, Cedar Hill, and Dallas with nine elementary schools, three intermediate schools, three middle schools, two high schools, and an education center.
McKinney Independent School District
McKinney Independent School District
McKinney Independent School District
Lancaster Independent School District
Lancaster Independent School District has more than 6,000 students, all of whom are required to wear school uniforms. The student/teacher ratio is 17:1. Lancaster ISD serves the cities of Lancaster and Hutchins with seven elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one learning center.
Lancaster Independent School District has more than 6,000 students, all of whom are required to wear school uniforms. The student/teacher ratio is 17:1. Lancaster ISD serves the cities of Lancaster and Hutchins with seven elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one learning center.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is located in the Dallas North area and has more than 26,000 students. It serves portions of the cities of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Dallas, and Irving with twenty-seven elementary schools, six middle schools, five high schools, and three special programs centers.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is located in the Dallas North area and has more than 26,000 students. It serves portions of the cities of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Dallas, and Irving with twenty-seven elementary schools, six middle schools, five high schools, and three special programs centers.
Highland Park Independent School District
Highland Park Independent School District is a top-rated school district, receiving "Exemplary" designations in eleven of the last thirteen years.
Highland Park Independent School District is a top-rated school district, receiving "Exemplary" designations in eleven of the last thirteen years.
Irving Independent School District
The Irving Independent School District is located in the center of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and has more than 33,000 students.
The Irving Independent School District is located in the center of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and has more than 33,000 students.
Grand Prairie Independent School District
Grand Prairie Independent School District is located between Dallas and Fort Worth and has more than 23,000 students.
Grand Prairie Independent School District is located between Dallas and Fort Worth and has more than 23,000 students.
Plano Independent School District
The Plano Independent School District is the largest school district in Texas with over 50,000 students.
The Plano Independent School District is the largest school district in Texas with over 50,000 students.
Arlington Independent School District
Arlington Independent School District is the eighth largest school district in Texas and the 66th in the nation with more than 60,000 students.
Arlington Independent School District is the eighth largest school district in Texas and the 66th in the nation with more than 60,000 students.
Dallas Independent School District
The Dallas Independent School District serves over 160,000 students. It serves the cities of Dallas, Addison, Balch Springs, Carrollton, Desoto, Duncanville, Ferris, Garland, Grand Prairie, Hutchins, Lancaster, Mesquite, Seagoville, and Wilmer with thirty-four high schools, thirty-seven middle schools, and 159 elementary schools.
The Dallas Independent School District serves over 160,000 students. It serves the cities of Dallas, Addison, Balch Springs, Carrollton, Desoto, Duncanville, Ferris, Garland, Grand Prairie, Hutchins, Lancaster, Mesquite, Seagoville, and Wilmer with thirty-four high schools, thirty-seven middle schools, and 159 elementary schools.
Fort Worth Independent School District
The Fort Worth Independent School District is the fifth largest school district in Texas with nearly 80,000 students.
The Fort Worth Independent School District is the fifth largest school district in Texas with nearly 80,000 students.
University of Texas at Dallas
A branch of the main school in Austin, the University of Texas at Dallas offers degree paths for both graduate and undergraduate students.
A branch of the main school in Austin, the University of Texas at Dallas offers degree paths for both graduate and undergraduate students.
Texas Christian University
Located in Fort Worth, Texas Christian University offers degrees in business, engineering, divinity, and several other subjects.
Located in Fort Worth, Texas Christian University offers degrees in business, engineering, divinity, and several other subjects.
University of Texas at Arlington
With a planetarium, distance education programs, and the largest collection of rare maps of Texas, this Arlington branch of the University of Texas has quite a bit to offer.
With a planetarium, distance education programs, and the largest collection of rare maps of Texas, this Arlington branch of the University of Texas has quite a bit to offer.
Southern Methodist University
This private university with its elegant architecture and small student body offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses of study.
This private university with its elegant architecture and small student body offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses of study.
University of Dallas
Located in Irving, the University of Dallas offers degree paths for undergraduate and graduate students.
Located in Irving, the University of Dallas offers degree paths for undergraduate and graduate students.