Van Alstyne: Schools & Education
4 public schools serve Van Alstyne. Van Alstyne H S is the largest at 632 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,285 students.
- ~1,488 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,488 residents per school. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | VAN ALSTYNE ISD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,285 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 153 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 524 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 22.9% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: 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.
| Colleges · Nearest | Austin College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Austin College |
| Nearest College · City | Sherman |
| Nearest College · Phone | (903) 813-2000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Van Alstyne Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 151 W Cooper St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (903) 482-5991 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 75495 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1716 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 11 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 37.7% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12