7.4 avg / 10

Best Schools in Longview, Texas

38 schools · 18 Elementary · 6 Middle · 6 High · 8 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 26

Private: 12

Districts: 5

Avg Rating: 7.4/10

Estimated Scores: 9%

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

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

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Elementary · Pine Tree ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Longview for 2026 are Hudson EL (9.7/10), Judson Steam Academy (9.4/10), and Birch EL (9.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 29 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

Hudson EL

Rates 9.7/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Longview schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Pine Tree Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +13.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Longview schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Longview

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (29 of 38). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Hudson EL	9.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	100th
2	Judson Steam Academy	9.4 / 10	Middle	+1.7	99th
3	Birch EL	9.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	98th
4	Foster Middle	8.8 / 10	Middle	+1.1	95th
5	Longview H S	8.7 / 10	High	+1.0	94th
6	Ut Tyler University Academy at Longview	8.6 / 10	Other	—	93th
7	Lead Academy H S	8.6 / 10	High	+0.9	92th
8	St Mary S Catholic School	8.6 / 10	Other	—	99th
9	Parkway EL	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	90th
10	Forest Park Magnet School	8.4 / 10	Middle	+0.8	89th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.4/10
Median household income: $71,178
Median home value: $195,825
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21%
Avg commute: 21 min
Owner-occupied homes: 55%

How Longview compares

Texas rank

#131 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.2

above Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$71k

96% of Texas median

Schools in this city

32

About Schools in Longview, Texas

Longview operates 25 ranked public schools across all grade levels. The city average sits at 7.9 out of 10, and 84% of schools — 21 of 25 — score 7.0 or higher. That's the defining feature of the landscape here: strong performance isn't concentrated at one school or one part of town. Parents across most of Longview can expect a quality neighborhood assignment without having to optimize hard for a specific address.

The top of the range is genuinely competitive. Longview H S leads the city with a 9.5 out of 10 — well above the local average and the strongest result at any level. Elementary schools match that ceiling: J L Everhart Magnet El scores 9.2 and Birch El scores 9.0. The middle school tier stays consistent, with Judson STEAM Academy at 9.0 and Forest Park Magnet School at 8.9. Families who want to stay in the top tier at every grade level have a 9.0-plus option available in elementary, middle, and high school — a complete pathway through Longview's strongest schools.

Three of those five top-ranked schools carry magnet or STEAM designations: J L Everhart Magnet El, Judson STEAM Academy, and Forest Park Magnet School. Parents interested in those programs should confirm enrollment requirements directly with Longview ISD before committing to a neighborhood.

For families making a relocation decision, the 84% figure is the most practical number to take away. Most neighborhood assignments land at 7.0 or above — a dependable floor. Parents targeting the top of the local range have four schools at 9.0-plus spread across elementary and middle grades, plus the city's highest-rated high school. School proximity is a realistic and worthwhile factor to build into a housing search in Longview.

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Elementary Schools

18 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hudson EL 504 students · 1st–5th	504	1st–5th	9.7
2	Birch EL 639 students · 1st–4th	639	1st–4th	9.2
3	Parkway EL 686 students · 1st–4th	686	1st–4th	8.5
4	Spring Hill Int 456 students · 3rd–5th	456	3rd–5th	8.4
5	Bramlette Steam Academy 469 students · 1st–5th	469	1st–5th	8.3
6	Spring Hill Pri 470 students · Pre-K–2nd	470	Pre-K–2nd	7.7
7	J L Everhart Magnet EL 422 students · Pre-K–5th	422	Pre-K–5th	7.5
8	Ware EL 399 students · 1st–5th	399	1st–5th	7.0
9	Pine Tree Pri 486 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	486	Pre-K–Kindergarten	7.0
10	East Texas Montessori Prep Academy 975 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	975	Pre-K–Kindergarten	6.6

Show all 18 elementary schools in Longview

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Johnston-mcqueen EL Ned E Williams EL Clarence W Bailey EL School for Little Children Private Alpine Christian Academy Private The Prep School Private Wee Learn Center Private Oak Forest Montessori School Private

Middle Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Judson Steam Academy 567 students · 6th–8th	567	6th–8th	9.4
2	Foster Middle 833 students · 6th–8th	833	6th–8th	8.8
3	Forest Park Magnet School 465 students · 6th–8th	465	6th–8th	8.4
4	Spring Hill J H 450 students · 6th–8th	450	6th–8th	7.8
5	Pine Tree J H 677 students · 7th–8th	677	7th–8th	7.2
6	Pine Tree Middle 688 students · 5th–6th	688	5th–6th	6.6

High Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Longview H S 2,185 students · 9th–12th	2,185	9th–12th	8.7
2	Lead Academy H S 149 students · 9th–12th	149	9th–12th	8.6
3	Dan Chadwick Campus 128 students · 9th–12th	128	9th–12th	7.6
4	Spring Hill H S 611 students · 9th–12th	611	9th–12th	7.5
5	Pine Tree H S 1,258 students · 9th–12th	1,258	9th–12th	6.9
6	Juvenile Detent Ctr 22 students · 8th–12th	22	8th–12th	—

Other Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ut Tyler University Academy at Longview 391 students · Kindergarten–12th	391	Kindergarten–12th	8.6
Private Schools 7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	St Mary S Catholic School Private 157 students · Pre-K–12th	157	Pre-K–12th	8.6
2	Trinity School of Texas Private 224 students · Pre-K–12th	224	Pre-K–12th	7.3
3	Longview Christian Academy Private 78 students · Kindergarten–12th	78	Kindergarten–12th	6.9
4	Christian Heritage Classical School Private 251 students · Pre-K–12th	251	Pre-K–12th	6.2
5	New Life Christian School Private 30 students · Kindergarten–11th	30	Kindergarten–11th	5.9
6	Longview Christian School Private 356 students · Pre-K–12th	356	Pre-K–12th	4.5
7	Presbyterian Childrens Center Private 6 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	6	Pre-K–Pre-K	—

Schools in Longview

Longview, Texas · 38 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes

Median Income

$71,178

Median Home Value

$195,825

Median Rent

$1,146/mo

Population

83,422

College Educated

21%

Homeownership

55%

Avg Commute

21 min

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Community Profile

Longview has a median household income of $71,178. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $195,825, with a median rent of $1,146/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.4%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 18
Middle: 6
High: 6
Other: 8

Resources

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School Districts (5)

EAST TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOLS

1 school · 128 students

UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY

3 schools · 1,016 students

LONGVIEW ISD

15 schools · 8,104 students

PINE TREE ISD

7 schools · 4,434 students

SPRING HILL ISD

4 schools · 1,987 students

Nearby Cities

Lewisville (1 school)

2 mi

White Oak (5 schools)

7 mi

Hallsville (7 schools)

Gladewater (9 schools)

11 mi

Harleton (3 schools)

15 mi

Laird Hill (3 schools)

New London (4 schools)

22 mi

Henderson (6 schools)

25 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Longview, Texas

How many schools are in Longview, Texas?

Longview has 38 schools, including 26 public and 12 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Longview, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Longview is 7.4 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 Longview, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Longview on MySchoolScout is Hudson EL with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Longview, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Longview on MySchoolScout is Hudson EL with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Longview, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Longview on MySchoolScout is Judson Steam Academy with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best high school in Longview, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Longview on MySchoolScout is Longview H S with a composite score of 8.7/10.

How many school districts serve Longview, Texas?

Longview is served by 5 school districts: East Texas Charter Schools, Ut Tyler University Academy, Longview ISD, Pine Tree ISD, Spring Hill ISD.

What is the education level in Longview, Texas?

According to Census data, 21% of adults in Longview have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Longview, Texas?

The median household income in Longview is approximately $71,178 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Longview, Texas?

Yes, Longview has 12 private schools alongside 26 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Mary S Catholic School with a score of 8.6/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Longview is 11.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Longview, 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.