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Private & church schools in Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett
The northeast arc of Dallas County: Richardson and the Telecom Corridor, Garland, Sachse, Rowlett and Mesquite. Garland ISD and Richardson ISD residents together held more than 1,700 funded TEFA accounts in July, and the area has an unusually wide mix of Catholic, Islamic, Adventist and Christian schools. We list 28 K-12 private schools here, and 21 of them were in the TEFA finder.
Where this comes from. Whether a school takes TEFA comes from the Texas Education Freedom Accounts participating-school finder (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts), which we checked on October 12, 2026. Enrollment, grades and religious affiliation come from the NCES Private School Survey (U.S. Department of Education). Neither source publishes tuition, so confirm current tuition and fees with the school directly.
28
K-12 private schools in our directory21
In the state TEFA finder (October 12, 2026)13
Religiously affiliated2
Report special-education services or a learning-differences focus14
Serve grade 122,812
Students reported to the federal private school surveyBy type: Independent & Nonreligious Schools (15) · Schools Through Grade 12 (14) · Christian Day Schools (10) · Parish & Catholic Schools (3) · Montessori Programs (2) · Learning Differences & Special Education (2) · Microschools & Part-Week Programs (2) · Congregation-Run Schools (1).
Local districts: families living in Garland ISD, Richardson ISD, Mesquite ISD, Wylie ISD held 2,605 funded TEFA accounts on July 29, 2026 (district totals include residents outside this area).
All 28 K-12 schools in Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TEFA | Students* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alhameed Boys and Amatur Rahman Girls Academies 1601 W Campbell Rd, Garland 75044 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools Islamic | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | 5-8 | Not listed | 31 |
| Breckinridge Montessori School 3900 Breckenridge Blvd, Richardson 75082 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-5 | Not listed | 22 |
| Bridge Builder Academy 1221 W Campbell Rd, Ste 209, Richardson 75080 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 24 |
| Brighter Horizons Academy 3145 Medical Plaza Dr, Garland 75044 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | 1-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Central Park Christian Academy 1901 E Centerville Rd, Garland 75041 | Christian Day Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Coram Deo Academy (Richardson campus) 1301 Abrams Rd, Richardson 75081 | Christian Day Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Dallas Christian School 1515 Republic Pkwy, Mesquite 75150 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 512 |
| Eastside Child Development Center 2000 S 1st St., Garland 75041 | Christian Day Schools Church of Christ | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-4 | Not listed | 26 |
| Firewheel Christian Academy 5500 Lavon Dr, Garland 75040 | Christian Day Schools Assembly of God | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | K-8 | ✓ TEFA | 70 |
| Garland Christian Academy 1516 Lavon Dr, Garland 75040 | Christian Day Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 362 |
| Garland Christian Adventist School 1702 E Centerville Rd, Garland 75041 | Christian Day Schools Seventh-day Adventist | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-7 | Not listed | 16 |
| Good Shepherd Catholic School 214 S Garland Ave, Garland 75040 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 186 |
| Iant Quranic Academy 840 Abrams Rd, Richardson 75081 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools Islamic | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 355 |
| Kids Discovery Academy Inc. 933 Barnes Bridge Rd, Mesquite 75150 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-1 | Not listed | 61 |
| Mesorah High School for Girls 2101 Waterview Pkwy, Richardson 75080 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools Jewish | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | 9-12 | ✓ TEFA | 60 |
| Mesquite Baptist Academy 1212 S Belt Line Rd, Mesquite 75149 | Christian Day Schools Baptist | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | K-12 | Not listed | 54 |
| Mt. Hebron Christian Academy 901 Dairy Rd, Garland 75040 | Christian Day Schools Baptist | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-5 | ✓ TEFA | 21 |
| New Century Montessori Academy 1625 Ferris Rd, Garland 75044 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-12 | Not listed | 121 |
| North Dallas Adventist Academy 2800 Custer Pkwy, Richardson 75080 | Christian Day Schools Seventh-day Adventist | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 250 |
| Poised for Success Learning Academy 3637 Broadway Blvd, Ste A, Garland 75043 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-2 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Prenda Microschool: Arga Academics 1101 Executive Dr, Richardson 75081 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | K-8 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Prenda Microschool: Rootwork Learning Garland 3122 Pamela Pl, Garland 75044 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | K-8 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Qalam Collegiate Academy 1625 Ferris Rd, Garland 75044 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools Islamic | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 88 |
| Saint Paul Catholic Classical School 720 S Floyd, Richardson 75080 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 125 |
| Salam Academy 735 N Plano Rd, Ste 100, Richardson 75081 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools Islamic | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 145 |
| St. Joseph Catholic School 600 S Jupiter Rd, Richardson 75081 | Parish & Catholic Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 283 |
| Waterfall Academy 901 Waterfall Way, Richardson 75080 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | 1-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Willow Oaks Micro Academy 2710 Beltline Rd, Garland 75044 | Independent & Nonreligious Schools | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-2 | ✓ TEFA | — |
* K-12 enrollment reported to the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24 or 2021-22). "Not listed" means the school wasn't in the state TEFA finder when we checked on October 12, 2026.
TEFA pre-K providers in Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett (38)
| TEFA pre-K provider | Area | Ages/grades | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abugida Academy 2 1613 N Garland Ave, Garland 75040 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (469) 217-4556 |
| Achievers of Excellence Learning Academy 1040 N Bryan Belt Line Rd, Mesquite 75149 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (469) 248-2884 |
| Appleseed Academy 4346 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite 75150 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (972) 681-3900 |
| Brilliant Butterflies Academy 3630 N Shiloh Rd, Ste 207, Garland 75044 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (214) 440-2406 |
| By the Barnyard Gate 4701 Bunker Hill Rd, Sachse 75048 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (972) 495-0416 |
| Childrens Lighthouse of Woodbridge Tx 7280 Hwy 78, Sachse 75048 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (469) 814-0505 |
| Childtime Children's Center 985 W Brand Rd, Garland 75040 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (972) 495-9088 |
| Cotton Mill Learning Center 5413 Chiesa Rd, Rowlett 75088 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (972) 670-6862 |
| Frog Academy of Creek Crossing 2850 Eastglen Blvd, Mesquite 75181 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (214) 335-5308 |
| Frog Academy of Creekside Village 720 N Shiloh Rd, Garland 75042 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (972) 272-8681 |
| Greenville Avenue Child Development Center 1013 S Greenville Ave, Richardson 75081 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (972) 644-0134 |
| Guidepost Montessori at Richardson 1140 W Campbell Rd, Richardson 75080 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (469) 666-1426 |
| Happy Days School 1201 Main St, Garland 75040 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (972) 494-3127 |
| Kids Montessori Academy 1521 E Arapaho Rd, Richardson 75086 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (323) 627-6191 |
| Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Richardson 3521 Northstar Rd, Richardson 75082 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (972) 235-5437 |
| Latarus Loving Day Home 2721 Crooked Crk, Mesquite 75181 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (469) 665-0070 |
| Legacy Kids Academy 2201 Eastglen Blvd, Mesquite 75181 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (214) 727-7966 |
| Legacy Kids Academy of Rowlett 5800 Chiesa Rd, Rowlett 75089 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (972) 463-1661 |
| Lighthouse Learning Academy-Mesquite 1515 E Kearney St, Mesquite 75149 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (469) 659-9538 |
| Lil Rascals Learning Center 2 2138 Motley Dr, Mesquite 75150 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (972) 279-1500 |
| Lionheart Children's Academy 2660 Belt Line Rd, Garland 75044 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (512) 337-1343 |
| Little Horizons Academy 2950 N Shiloh Rd, Garland 75044 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (972) 675-2062 |
| Little Scholars Academy 1200 W Spring Valley Rd, Richardson 75080 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (214) 802-7622 |
| Montessori at Bowser 300 S Bowser Rd, Richardson 75081 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (972) 690-8351 |
| Nitra's House 242 N Bryan Cir, Mesquite 75149 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (469) 925-4093 |
| Oak Leaf Kids Academy 3602 Chaha Rd, Rowlett 75088 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (502) 644-4804 |
| Oakhill Day School 1025 E Brand Rd, Garland 75044 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (972) 530-4962 |
| Pecan Ranch Early Learning Center 815 E Oates Rd, Garland 75043 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (972) 240-0745 |
| Primrose School of Breckinridge Park 4301 E Renner, Richardson 75082 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (972) 671-5437 |
| Primrose School of Firewheel 5074 N George Bush Hwy, Garland 75040 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (972) 496-0011 |
| Primrose School of North Richardson at Lookout 2425 N Plano Rd, Richardson 75082 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (469) 514-2670 |
| Primrose School of Richardson 1100 Jonsson Blvd, Richardson 75080 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (972) 479-9888 |
| Primrose School of Rowlett 8401 Liberty Grove Rd, Rowlett 75089 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (972) 463-2655 |
| Small Miracles Academy-Mesquite Campus 2301 Mesquite Valley Rd, Mesquite 75149 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (214) 236-2962 |
| St Pius X Early Care and Education Center 1620 Oates Dr, Mesquite 75150 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (972) 279-3232 |
| Tree House Academy of Rowlett 7501 Dalrock Rd, Rowlett 75089 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (214) 227-5884 |
| Willow Oaks Kids Academy 2885 Belt Line Rd, Garland 75044 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK-K | (214) 501-3149 |
| Zemikael Academy 2814 Lavon Dr, Garland 75040 | Richardson, Garland, Mesquite & Rowlett | PK | (214) 501-2109 |
IEP funding for families here
| Home district | TEFA-funded students (Jul 29, 2026) | IEP: speech only (00) | IEP: mainstream (40) | IEP: resource / self-contained (41-44) | IEP: residential facility (81-89) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garland ISD | 1,021 | $11,411 | $16,941 | $15,833 | $25,939 |
| Richardson ISD | 752 | $11,404 | $16,893 | $15,794 | $25,824 |
| Mesquite ISD | 477 | $11,413 | $16,953 | $15,843 | $25,967 |
| Wylie ISD | 355 | $11,454 | $17,210 | $16,098 | $26,663 |
Totals are the $10,474 base plus the district add-on from the Comptroller's 2026-27 Special Education Funding Table, capped at $30,000. Funded counts come from the TEFA Annual Demographic Report (data as of July 29, 2026); districts with fewer than 30 participants aren't listed in that report. All Dallas-area districts →
ZIP codes: 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044, 75080, 75081, 75082, 75088, 75089, 75048, 75149, 75150
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