7.4 avg / 10

Best Schools in Longview, Texas

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

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 26

Private: 12

Districts: 5

Avg Rating: 7.4/10

Estimated Scores: 31%

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

#167 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.2

above Texas avg (6.2)

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	J L EVERHART MAGNET EL 422 students · Pre-K–5th	422	Pre-K–5th	9.2
2	BIRCH EL 639 students · 1st–4th	639	1st–4th	8.6
3	JOHNSTON-MCQUEEN EL 451 students · Pre-K–5th	451	Pre-K–5th	8.5
4	BRAMLETTE STEAM ACADEMY 469 students · 1st–5th	469	1st–5th	8.5
5	HUDSON EL 504 students · 1st–5th	504	1st–5th	8.2
6	SPRING HILL INT 456 students · 3rd–5th	456	3rd–5th	8.2
7	PARKWAY EL 686 students · 1st–4th	686	1st–4th	7.9
8	EAST TEXAS MONTESSORI PREP ACADEMY 975 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	975	Pre-K–Kindergarten	7.2
9	SPRING HILL PRI 470 students · Pre-K–2nd	470	Pre-K–2nd	7.0
10	WARE EL 399 students · 1st–5th	399	1st–5th	6.5
11	PINE TREE PRI 486 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	486	Pre-K–Kindergarten	6.5
12	CLARENCE W BAILEY EL 288 students · Pre-K–5th	288	Pre-K–5th	6.1
13	NED E WILLIAMS EL 375 students · Pre-K–5th	375	Pre-K–5th	6.0
Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	SCHOOL FOR LITTLE CHILDREN Private 33 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	33	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
2	ALPINE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 20 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	20	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
3	THE PREP SCHOOL Private 14 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	14	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
4	WEE LEARN CENTER Private 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	10	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
5	OAK FOREST MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 17 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	17	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	JUDSON STEAM ACADEMY 567 students · 6th–8th	567	6th–8th	9.1
2	FOREST PARK MAGNET SCHOOL 465 students · 6th–8th	465	6th–8th	8.8
3	FOSTER MIDDLE 833 students · 6th–8th	833	6th–8th	7.9
4	PINE TREE J H 677 students · 7th–8th	677	7th–8th	7.9
5	SPRING HILL J H 450 students · 6th–8th	450	6th–8th	7.5
6	PINE TREE MIDDLE 688 students · 5th–6th	688	5th–6th	7.0

High Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	LONGVIEW H S 2,185 students · 9th–12th	2,185	9th–12th	9.4
2	LEAD ACADEMY H S 149 students · 9th–12th	149	9th–12th	7.7
3	DAN CHADWICK CAMPUS 128 students · 9th–12th	128	9th–12th	7.3
4	SPRING HILL H S 611 students · 9th–12th	611	9th–12th	7.2
5	PINE TREE H S 1,258 students · 9th–12th	1,258	9th–12th	7.0
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	7.4
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	Not Rated
2	TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS Private 224 students · Pre-K–12th	224	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	LONGVIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 78 students · Kindergarten–12th	78	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
4	CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CLASSICAL SCHOOL Private 251 students · Pre-K–12th	251	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 30 students · Kindergarten–11th	30	Kindergarten–11th	Not Rated
6	LONGVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 356 students · Pre-K–12th	356	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
7	PRESBYTERIAN CHILDRENS CENTER Private 6 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	6	Pre-K–Pre-K	Not Rated

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.

Quick Facts

State: Texas
Total Schools: 38
Elementary: 18
Middle: 6
High: 6
Districts: 5
Avg Rating: 7.4/10

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

Other Major Cities in Texas

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

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

The top-ranked school in Longview on MySchoolScout is Longview H S with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Longview, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Longview on MySchoolScout is J L Everhart Magnet EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.

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 9.1/10.

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 9.4/10.

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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.