5.5public avg / 10

Best Schools in Kyle, Texas

16 schools in the directory · 9 Elementary · 4 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 14

Private: 2

Districts: 3

Comparable public avg (14): 5.5/10

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Elementary · Hays CISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Other · Idea Public Schools. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Elementary · Idea Public Schools. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Kyle are Susie Fuentes EL (7.7/10), Idea Kyle College Preparatory (6.9/10), and Idea Kyle Academy (6.2/10), among 14 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

14 public · 2 private

Avg Score

5.5

14 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

14 public · 2 private

Avg Score

5.5

14 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Susie Fuentes EL

Rates 7.7/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Kyle public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

D J Red Simon Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +10.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kyle public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Kyle

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 14 rated schools; 16 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Susie Fuentes EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	81th
2	Idea Kyle College Preparatory	6.9 / 10	Other	+1.0	62th
3	Idea Kyle Academy	6.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	45th
4	Science Hall EL	6.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.0	41th
5	D J Red Simon Middle	5.8 / 10	Middle	-0.2	36th
6	Armando Chapa Middle	5.5 / 10	Middle	-0.2	30th
7	Laura B Wallace Middle	5.5 / 10	Middle	+0.1	30th
8	Valor Kyle	5.5 / 10	Other	+0.7	29th
9	Kyle EL	5.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	21th
10	Lehman H S	5.1 / 10	High	-0.5	21th

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About Schools in Kyle, Texas

Kyle, Texas is home to 16 schools, including 14 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high school.

The 14 public schools in this comparison average 5.5 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Susie Fuentes EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.

Kyle is served by 3 school districts: HAYS CISD, IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, VALOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. These districts collectively serve 103,291 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Susie Fuentes EL 753 students · Pre-K–5th	753	Pre-K–5th	7.7
2	Idea Kyle Academy 674 students · Kindergarten–5th	674	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
3	Science Hall EL 665 students · Pre-K–5th	665	Pre-K–5th	6.0
4	Kyle EL 616 students · Pre-K–5th	616	Pre-K–5th	5.1
5	Tobias EL 726 students · Pre-K–5th	726	Pre-K–5th	4.8
6	Hemphill EL 615 students · Pre-K–5th	615	Pre-K–5th	4.4
7	Laura B Negley EL 1,016 students · Pre-K–5th	1,016	Pre-K–5th	4.2
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Cei Preschool Spanish Immersion SchoolPrivate 8 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	8	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
2	La Casa Dei Bambini Kyle MontessoriPrivate 7 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	7	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	D J Red Simon Middle 824 students · 6th–8th	824	6th–8th	5.8
2	Laura B Wallace Middle 785 students · 6th–8th	785	6th–8th	5.5
3	Armando Chapa Middle 672 students · 6th–8th	672	6th–8th	5.5
4	Dr T C Mccormick JR Middle 1,116 students · 6th–8th	1,116	6th–8th	4.3

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lehman H S 2,099 students · 9th–12th	2,099	9th–12th	5.1

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Idea Kyle College Preparatory 630 students · 6th–11th	630	6th–11th	6.9
2	Valor Kyle 765 students · Kindergarten–9th	765	Kindergarten–9th	5.5

Schools in Kyle

Kyle, Texas · 16 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 9
Middle: 4
High: 1
Other: 2

Resources

🔍Google "Kyle schools"🏫GreatSchools Kyle 📊Niche Kyle Rankings 📍Google Maps: Schools 🗺️Texas state profile 🗺️All states

School Districts (3)

HAYS CISD

26 schools · 23,313 students

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools · 76,819 students

VALOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

5 schools · 3,159 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Kyle, Texas

How many schools are in Kyle, Texas?

Kyle has 16 schools, including 14 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Kyle, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 14 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Kyle is 5.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Kyle, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Kyle on MySchoolScout is Susie Fuentes EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Kyle, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Kyle on MySchoolScout is Susie Fuentes EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Kyle, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Kyle on MySchoolScout is D J Red Simon Middle with a composite score of 5.8/10.

What is the best high school in Kyle, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Kyle on MySchoolScout is Lehman H S with a composite score of 5.1/10.

How many school districts serve Kyle, Texas?

Kyle is served by 3 school districts: Hays CISD, Idea Public Schools, Valor Public Schools.

Are there private schools in Kyle, Texas?

Yes, Kyle has 2 private schools alongside 14 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Kyle, Texas?

Among 14 public schools in Kyle that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Kyle, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.