55 Free Back to School Wallpapers for Phones

Looking for a cute way to get your phone ready for the new school year? These free back to school wallpapers for phones are a fun and easy way to add a little classroom charm to your lock screen or home screen.

a collage of back to school phone wallpapers featuring school supplies, apples, pencils, crayons, books, a school bus, chalkboard designs, and classroom-themed backgrounds.

This collection includes free wallpapers featuring school buses, crayons, pencils, apples, books, notebooks, chalkboard designs, school supplies, and classroom doodles. You’ll find bright and bold designs, soft pastel wallpapers, cute illustrated backgrounds, and classic back-to-school styles that are perfect for students, teachers, and parents.

Whether you want something fun for the first day of school, a cute apple wallpaper for teacher season or a simple academic-inspired design, there are plenty of free images to choose from. They are great for iPhones and Android phones and make an easy little seasonal refresh as summer winds down and the school year begins.

Just browse through the designs, pick your favorite back to school wallpaper, save it to your phone, and set it as your background. It’s a quick and free way to celebrate the new school year without buying a single school supply. Though let’s be honest, fresh crayons are still hard to resist!

How to Save and Download the Wallpapers

They are available as JPG image files, so they are easy to save and use on most phones.

To download a wallpaper, scroll through the designs and choose the one you want to use. Tap the image to expand it, then save the JPG file to your phone's camera roll or photo gallery.

How to Save on iPhone

Tap the image or download link to open it. Press and hold the image, then select Save to Photos. Once it is saved, open your Photos app, tap the background, select the share icon, and choose Use as Wallpaper. From there, you can set it as your Lock Screen, Home Screen, or both.

How to Save on Android

Tap the image or download link to open it. Press and hold the image, then select Download Image or Save Image, depending on your phone. Once it is saved, open your Gallery or Photos app, select the background, tap the menu icon, and choose Set as wallpaper. You can use it for your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or both.

How to Save from a Computer

Right-click the image and select Save Image As to download it to your computer. Then you can email it to yourself, upload it to cloud storage, or transfer it to your phone. Once it is on your phone, save it to your photos and set it as your background.