Public schools in Quinlan, TX
7 open public schools with an address in Quinlan, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,479
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Quinlan public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Quinlan, TX: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,479 students, an average of 497 per school. The largest campus is D C Cannon El (815 students).
Quinlan ISD operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Quinlan campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 69% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Quinlan
Elementary schools in Quinlan
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A E Butler Int Quinlan ISD | 03–05 | 651 | 15.4:1 | |
| Boles El Boles ISD | PK–04 | 202 | 12:1 | |
| D C Cannon El Quinlan ISD | PK–02 | 815 | 17.9:1 |
Middle schools in Quinlan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boles Middle Boles ISD | 05–08 | 165 | 13.4:1 | |
| C B Thompson Middle Quinlan ISD | 06–08 | 671 | 16:1 |
High schools in Quinlan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boles H S Boles ISD | 09–12 | 176 | 9.4:1 | |
| Wh Ford H S Quinlan ISD | 09–12 | 799 | 14.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.2%
- Hispanic41.3%
- Black1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Quinlan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,479 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Quinlan
How many public schools are in Quinlan, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Quinlan: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,479 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Quinlan?
Schools with an address in Quinlan belong to 2 education agencies, led by Quinlan ISD (4 schools), Boles ISD (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Quinlan?
Wh Ford H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Quinlan, with 799 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Quinlan?
No school with an address in Quinlan is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Quinlan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Quinlan public schools is 14.5:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Quinlan guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities