Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Happy Days School
About the School
- Located in Garland, TX, Happy Days School serves 114 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a suburban setting.
- Founded in 1977, this co–ed alternative school has a Christian orientation with other religious affiliation.
- The school reports a student–teacher ratio of 114:1 with one teacher on staff.
- Happy Days School has a 100% student enrollment of students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for diversity.
- As a suburban Garland early learning program, it enrolls primarily early childhood students with a focus on pre–kindergarten and kindergarten grades.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Happy Days School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1977
School Motto
Serving families in Garland, TX for over 40 years.
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Happy Days School?
The application deadline for Happy Days School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Baptist
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Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students
Sports: 5
Islamic
3145 Medical Plaza Dr
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(972) 675-2062
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
1516 Lavon Drive
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 487-0043
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students
Sports: 5
Islamic
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(972) 675-2062
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students
Sports: 5
Islamic
3145 Medical Plaza Dr
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(972) 675-2062
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
214 S Garland Ave
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-6533
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
1516 Lavon Drive
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 487-0043
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 56 students
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
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Garland, TX 75041
(972) 278-4792
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 32 students
Baptist
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(469) 730-0077
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
1516 Lavon Drive
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 487-0043
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students
Sports: 5
Islamic
3145 Medical Plaza Dr
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-2062
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Islamic
735 N Plano Rd Ste 100
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1601 W Campbell Rd
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Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
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(972) 385-6410
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Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
214 S Garland Ave
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-6533
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
1516 Lavon Drive
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 487-0043
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 56 students
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
2000 S 1st St
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 278-4792
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 32 students
Baptist
901 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-8095
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 13 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
935 Castle Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 730-0077
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
214 S Garland Ave
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-6533
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 56 students
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
2000 S 1st St
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 278-4792
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 32 students
Baptist
901 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-8095
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 13 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
935 Castle Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 730-0077
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students
Sports: 5
Islamic
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Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-2062
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School Reviews
5 4/5/2024
Absolutely wonderful school! They have a curriculum similar to Garland ISD and this definitely helps with the transition from Pre-K to kindergarten! The staff is professional and a joy to talk to about the children, They often give daily progress reports which help the parents follow what the child is learning and what parents can help work on at home. Overall, I highly recommend Happy Days School!
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