7.6public avg / 10

Best Schools in Longview, Texas

36 schools in the directory · 16 Elementary · 6 Middle · 6 High · 8 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 26

Private: 10

Districts: 5

Comparable public avg (22): 7.6/10

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

Elementary · Pine Tree ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Middle · Longview ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Longview are Ned E Williams EL (9.3/10), Birch EL (9.0/10), and Judson Steam Academy (8.9/10), among 22 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

26 public · 10 private

Avg Score

7.6

22 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

26 public · 10 private

Avg Score

7.6

22 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Ned E Williams EL

Rates 9.3/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Pine Tree Middle

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

Top-Rated Schools in Longview

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 22 rated schools; 36 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Ned E Williams EL	9.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	99th
2	Birch EL	9.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	98th
3	Judson Steam Academy	8.9 / 10	Middle	+1.2	97th
4	Ware EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	97th
5	J L Everhart Magnet EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	96th
6	Parkway EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	95th
7	Spring Hill Int	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	94th
8	Hudson EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	89th
9	Foster Middle	8.1 / 10	Middle	+0.4	88th
10	Pine Tree J H	7.9 / 10	Middle	+0.3	84th

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About Schools in Longview, Texas

Longview, Texas is home to 36 schools, including 26 public schools and 10 private schools. The city's schools span 16 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools.

The 22 public schools in this comparison average 7.6 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 Ned E Williams EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

Longview is served by 5 school districts. These districts collectively serve 15,669 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

16 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ned E Williams EL 375 students · Pre-K–5th	375	Pre-K–5th	9.3
2	Birch EL 639 students · 1st–4th	639	1st–4th	9.0
3	Ware EL 399 students · 1st–5th	399	1st–5th	8.9
4	J L Everhart Magnet EL 422 students · Pre-K–5th	422	Pre-K–5th	8.8
5	Parkway EL 686 students · 1st–4th	686	1st–4th	8.7
6	Spring Hill Int 456 students · 3rd–5th	456	3rd–5th	8.6
7	Hudson EL 504 students · 1st–5th	504	1st–5th	8.2
8	Spring Hill Pri 470 students · Pre-K–2nd	470	Pre-K–2nd	7.8
9	Johnston-Mcqueen EL 451 students · Pre-K–5th	451	Pre-K–5th	7.3
10	Pine Tree Pri 486 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	486	Pre-K–Kindergarten	7.1

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

Clarence W Bailey EL East Texas Montessori Prep Academy Bramlette Steam Academy Alpine Christian AcademyPrivate The Prep SchoolPrivate Wee Learn CenterPrivate

Middle Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Judson Steam Academy 567 students · 6th–8th	567	6th–8th	8.9
2	Foster Middle 833 students · 6th–8th	833	6th–8th	8.1
3	Pine Tree J H 677 students · 7th–8th	677	7th–8th	7.9
4	Forest Park Magnet School 465 students · 6th–8th	465	6th–8th	7.7
5	Spring Hill J H 450 students · 6th–8th	450	6th–8th	7.4
6	Pine Tree Middle 688 students · 5th–6th	688	5th–6th	6.7

High Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Longview H S 2,185 students · 9th–12th	2,185	9th–12th	7.8
2	Dan Chadwick Campus 128 students · 9th–12th	128	9th–12th	6.9
3	Spring Hill H S 611 students · 9th–12th	611	9th–12th	6.8
4	Pine Tree H S 1,258 students · 9th–12th	1,258	9th–12th	6.5
5	Lead Academy H S 149 students · 9th–12th	149	9th–12th	5.7
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	7.5
Private Schools7 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 SchoolPrivate 151 students · Pre-K–12th	151	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	Longview Christian AcademyPrivate 64 students · Kindergarten–12th	64	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
3	Christian Heritage Classical SchoolPrivate 300 students · Pre-K–12th	300	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	Trinity School of TexasPrivate 196 students · Pre-K–12th	196	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	New Life Christian SchoolPrivate 32 students · 2nd–12th	32	2nd–12th	Not Rated
6	Longview Christian SchoolPrivate 351 students · Pre-K–12th	351	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
7	School for Little ChildrenPrivate 22 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	22	Pre-K–Pre-K	Not Rated

Schools in Longview

Longview, Texas · 36 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 16
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Longview, Texas

How many schools are in Longview, Texas?

Longview has 36 schools, including 26 public and 10 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Longview, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 22 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Longview is 7.6 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 Ned E Williams EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Longview, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Longview on MySchoolScout is Ned E Williams EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

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 8.9/10.

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 7.8/10.

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.

Are there private schools in Longview, Texas?

Yes, Longview has 10 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?

Among 22 public schools in Longview that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 13.7:1. 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 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.