6.0 avg / 10

Best Schools in Kyle, Texas

15 schools · 8 Elementary · 4 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 14

Private: 1

Districts: 3

Avg Rating: 6.0/10

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Choosing a school in Kyle?

Use this page to compare every school in Kyle by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Elementary · Hays CISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Elementary · Idea Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Kyle for 2026 are Laura B Negley EL (7.6/10), Tobias EL (7.0/10), and Idea Kyle Academy (7.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. 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 with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Idea Kyle Academy

Rates 7.0/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 schools.

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 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Kyle

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Laura B Negley EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	75th
2	Tobias EL	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	63th
3	Idea Kyle Academy	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	63th
4	Kyle EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	61th
5	Dr T C Mccormick JR Middle	6.8 / 10	Middle	+0.6	59th
6	Hemphill EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	53th
7	Laura B Wallace Middle	5.9 / 10	Middle	-0.5	42th
8	Idea Kyle College Preparatory	5.8 / 10	Other	+0.4	40th
9	Armando Chapa Middle	5.6 / 10	Middle	-0.1	37th
10	Science Hall EL	5.2 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	29th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.0/10
Median household income: $88,533
Median home value: $291,100
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29%
Avg commute: 37 min
Owner-occupied homes: 72%

How Kyle compares

Texas rank

#443 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$89k

119% of Texas median

Schools in this city

13

About Schools in Kyle, Texas

Kyle, Texas is home to 15 schools, including 14 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.0 out of 10, schools in Kyle show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Kyle is Laura B Negley EL with a composite score of 7.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

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

Kyle's community shows 29% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $88,533. The poverty rate in the area is 9.2%.

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.

Filter by Level: All Levels (15) Elementary (8) Middle (4) High (1)

Filter by Type: All Types (15) Public (14) Private (1)

Filter by Rating: All Ratings (15) Academics (14) Growth (13) Diversity (14) Resources (14)

Filter by ZIP: 78640 (15)

Elementary Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Laura B Negley EL 1,016 students · Pre-K–5th	1,016	Pre-K–5th	7.6
2	Tobias EL 726 students · Pre-K–5th	726	Pre-K–5th	7.0
3	Idea Kyle Academy 674 students · Kindergarten–5th	674	Kindergarten–5th	7.0
4	Kyle EL 616 students · Pre-K–5th	616	Pre-K–5th	6.9
5	Hemphill EL 615 students · Pre-K–5th	615	Pre-K–5th	6.5
6	Science Hall EL 665 students · Pre-K–5th	665	Pre-K–5th	5.2
7	Susie Fuentes EL 753 students · Pre-K–5th	753	Pre-K–5th	4.6
Private Schools 1 school 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 School Private 18 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	18	Pre-K–Kindergarten	—

Middle Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Dr T C Mccormick JR Middle 1,116 students · 6th–8th	1,116	6th–8th	6.8
2	Laura B Wallace Middle 785 students · 6th–8th	785	6th–8th	5.9
3	Armando Chapa Middle 672 students · 6th–8th	672	6th–8th	5.6
4	D J Red Simon Middle 824 students · 6th–8th	824	6th–8th	3.9

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	5.8
2	Valor Kyle 765 students · Kindergarten–9th	765	Kindergarten–9th	—

Schools in Kyle

Kyle, Texas · 15 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$88,533

Median Home Value

$291,100

Median Rent

$1,572/mo

Population

71,460

College Educated

29%

Homeownership

72%

Avg Commute

37 min

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Community Profile

Kyle has a median household income of $88,533. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $291,100, with a median rent of $1,572/month. The local poverty rate of 9.2% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 37 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 8
Middle: 4
High: 1
Other: 2

Resources

🔍 Google "Kyle schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Kyle 📊 Niche Kyle Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

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

Nearby Cities

Niederwald (1 school)

5 mi

Lewisville (6 schools)

7 mi

San Marcos (21 schools)

Lockhart (11 schools)

Del Valle (7 schools)

17 mi

Wimberley (6 schools)

16 mi

Dripping Springs (10 schools)

18 mi

Prairie Lea (1 school)

19 mi

West Lake Hills (2 schools)

20 mi

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Kyle, Texas

How many schools are in Kyle, Texas?

Kyle has 15 schools, including 14 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Kyle, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Kyle is 6.0 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 Laura B Negley EL with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Kyle, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Kyle on MySchoolScout is Laura B Negley EL with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Kyle, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Kyle on MySchoolScout is Dr T C Mccormick JR Middle with a composite score of 6.8/10.

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.

What is the education level in Kyle, Texas?

According to Census data, 29% of adults in Kyle have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Kyle, Texas?

The median household income in Kyle is approximately $88,533 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Kyle, Texas?

Yes, Kyle has 1 private school alongside 14 public schools.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Kyle is 15.2:1. 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 departments. Each school receives 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.