Schools and Colleges in Mesquite, TX

Mesquite, Texas offers a well-rounded education system that supports students from early learning through higher education and career training. With strong public schools, access to trade schools, and nearby colleges, the education ecosystem in Mesquite and the greater DFW region plays an important role in developing skilled talent across the region. 

Public Schools in Mesquite, Texas

The Mesquite Independent School District (MISD) serves around 37,000 students students across 52 campuses within 60 square miles. The district focuses on academic success and career preparation.

Career training is available at every high school in the district, offering 80 programs and 25 certification options. In the 2018–2019 school year, MISD students earned more than 1,400 dual-credit hours and 1,420 certifications and licenses.

In 2021, the district opened the Choice Career High School, now known as Vanguard High School, a specialized campus designed to prepare students for specialized careers across industries like construction science, engineering, health science and technology. 

Technical and Trade Schools in Mesquite

Several trade schools in Mesquite and the surrounding area offer training in high-demand fields, including:

• Texas Advancement Center in Mesquite specializes in training for medical, IT, HVAC, and electrical careers.
• Center for Career Training in Mesquite offers short-term programs in medical administration, business, HR, and quality assurance.
• TSC Career Institute in Mesquite provides hands-on training and certification programs in healthcare fields like phlebotomy, patient care, and medical billing.
• Texas State Technical College is located about 20 miles south of Mesquite with programs in engineering, construction, and transportation supported by high-tech advanced workforce programs and state-of-the-art labs.

Colleges in Mesquite, TX and Surrounding Areas

Dallas College – Eastfield Campus enrolls over 14,000 students, offering associate degrees, certifications, and transfer pathways to other universities across the region. Across all campuses, Dallas College serves around 125,000 students.

The wider DFW area also offers access to many other colleges and universities, including campuses of University of Texas, Texas A&M and University of North Texas.

A Community of Education

Mesquite is strategically investing in workforce development and education partnerships to build a strong, future-ready talent pipeline that supports employers today and tomorrow.