Garland: Schools & Education
Education in Garland: 72 public schools. N Garland H S is the largest at 2,802 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 43,332 students.
- ~3,428 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
72 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,428 residents per school. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (8)
Schools (72)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | GARLAND ISD, HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NORTH, INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TE, MESQUITE ISD, RICHARDSON ISD |
| School Districts · Total count | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 72 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 43,332 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 2,886 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.00 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 33,086 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 76.4% |
| Schools Count | 72 |
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 (2)
Colleges (2)
| 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)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Nicholson Memorial Library System |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 625 Austin St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (972) 205-2548 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 75040 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3185 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 4 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (4)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 80 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 25.4% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12