Gobardanga has a very old tradition of education and culture. There are 21 Primary schools, 3 High Schools, 5 higher Secondary schools,  1 College  and 1 B.Ed college. Apart from these facilities there is Netaji Open University. Rabindra Mukta Vidyalaya offers  drop out children the opportunity to continue their study.60 ICDS provides poor children regular midday meal. One junior madrasha is also present.