There are a variety of schools located within Leyden Township's boarders. The Township contains the following types of schools:
- Public grammar schools: 16
- Parochial grammar schools: 6
- Public junior high schools: 4
- Parochial high schools: 1
- Public high schools: 3
In addition, Leyden residents are in the Triton Community College District 504, located in the Village of River Grove.