KAUFMAN
EDUCATION
99%
College, Career & Military Ready
4K+
Students Enrolled
100%
Graduation Rate
KAUFMAN
ISD
At the heart of Kaufman’s growth is our top-tier school district that combines strong academics, supportive educators, and a commitment to student success, with a strong focus on career pathways and workforce development. Through innovative career and technical education programs, Kaufman ISD empowers students to be college and career ready, creating a talent pipeline that supports local businesses and long-term economic growth.
Kaufman ISD has achieved numerous notorieties and awards, including an A-Rated High School. We have also been designated as a “destination district” in the North Texas area. Kaufman residents are proud of our public schools and supported a recent bond election to expand facilities and ensure student growth is properly accommodated. This investment in our community’s future reflects a local priority of access to high quality education and the attraction of new families to our city.
Career &
college
ready
Kaufman offers a wide range of career pathway opportunities, including more than 10 College and Career Education programs and access to local higher education through the Trinity Valley Community College. For employers, Kaufman provides a strong talent pipeline that prepares students with real-world skills and connects them to local workforce needs.
Kaufman ISD’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) program is well known for producing award-winning welding talent, with an average of over 70 students annually receiving their welding certificate.
Universities
Within One Hour
Kaufman’s proximity to the greater Dallas area provides significant advantages with access to world-class higher education institutions and their graduates. Within an hour of Kaufman, there are 4 universities designated as Tier 1 research institutions. Universities within our area are highly ranked for programs such as engineering, healthcare, information technology, and other high demand occupations.
Tier 1 Research Institutions
Southern Methodist University (42 mi)
The University of Texas at Dallas (47 mi)
Universities
Dallas Baptist University (44 mi)
University of Dallas (44 mi)
East Texas A&M University (58 mi)
University of North Texas at Dallas (33 mi)
Texas A&M College of Dentistry (34 mi)
Texas Woman’s University Health Sciences Institute (39 mi)
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Dallas (39 mi)
Community & Technical Colleges
Trinity Valley Community College – Kaufman is a member city of the TVCC system, which covers 5 counties and over 5,000 students. Their main campus is in Athens, TX with satellite campuses in Kaufman, Terrell and Palestine. TVCC provides traditional college courses, dual credit, health science and workforce training programs. Their corporate training division partners with employers for customized training provided by the Texas Skills Development Fund program.
Texas State Technical College (North Texas Campus) - is a state-funded technical training institution. They have a campus in Red Oak, TX (35 mi) providing an array of accredited training and certificate programs. They can also partner with employers for customized training provided by the Texas Skills Development Fund program.
Dallas College – Dallas College has 7 campuses throughout Dallas County including Eastfield College in Mesquite and Cedar Valley College in Lancaster, both located within 32 miles of Kaufman. Dallas College provides an array of traditional college courses along with technical training programs.
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