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)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Happy Days School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
1977
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Serving families in Garland, TX for over 40 years.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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The nearest high school to Happy Days School is Garland Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Good Shepherd Catholic School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1516 Lavon Drive
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 487-0043
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 487-0043
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3145 Medical Plaza Dr
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-2062
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-2062
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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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