6.4public avg / 10

Best Schools in Tyler, Texas

52 schools in the directory · 28 Elementary · 7 Middle · 9 High · 8 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 38

Private: 14

Districts: 5

Comparable public avg (38): 6.4/10

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

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

Elementary · Tyler 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 Tyler are The Leadership Academy (9.1/10), Birdwell School (8.8/10), and Bonner EL (8.4/10), among 38 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

38 public · 14 private

Avg Score

6.4

38 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

38 public · 14 private

Avg Score

6.4

38 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Birdwell School

Rates 8.8/10 despite 73% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 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 Tyler public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

W L Kissam Int

STAAR proficiency rose +20.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tyler public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Tyler

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 38 rated schools; 52 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	The Leadership Academy	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	99th
2	Birdwell School	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	96th
3	Bonner EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.3	92th
4	Woods EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	86th
5	Jackson EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	85th
6	Three Lakes Middle	7.7 / 10	Middle	+1.1	79th
7	Chapel Hill J H	7.6 / 10	Middle	+1.2	79th
8	Owens EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	75th
9	Rice EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	72th
10	Dr Bryan C Jack EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	70th

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About Schools in Tyler, Texas

Tyler, Texas is home to 52 schools, including 38 public schools and 14 private schools. The city's schools span 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 9 high schools.

The 38 public schools in this comparison average 6.4 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 The Leadership Academy with a composite score of 9.1/10.

Tyler is served by 5 school districts. These districts collectively serve 24,951 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

28 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	The Leadership Academy 293 students · Kindergarten–8th	293	Kindergarten–8th	9.1
2	Birdwell School 511 students · Pre-K–8th	511	Pre-K–8th	8.8
3	Bonner EL 376 students · Pre-K–5th	376	Pre-K–5th	8.4
4	Woods EL 785 students · Pre-K–5th	785	Pre-K–5th	8.0
5	Jackson EL 416 students · Pre-K–3rd	416	Pre-K–3rd	7.9
6	Owens EL 693 students · Pre-K–5th	693	Pre-K–5th	7.5
7	Rice EL 647 students · Pre-K–5th	647	Pre-K–5th	7.4
8	Dr Bryan C Jack EL 714 students · Pre-K–5th	714	Pre-K–5th	7.3
9	Douglas EL 589 students · Pre-K–5th	589	Pre-K–5th	7.2
10	T J Austin EL 362 students · Pre-K–5th	362	Pre-K–5th	7.2

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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.

Orr EL Bell EL Jones EL Dixie EL Ramey EL Caldwell Arts Academy Wise EL Clarkston EL Peete EL Cumberland Academy Upper EL Griffin EL Cumberland Academy Lower EL Promise AcademyPrivate Tyler Adventist SchoolPrivate Acute Childrens Montessori AcademyPrivate Islamic Faith AcademyPrivate Little People's SchoolPrivate Oak Tree AcademyPrivate

Middle Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Three Lakes Middle 907 students · 6th–8th	907	6th–8th	7.7
2	Chapel Hill J H 475 students · 7th–8th	475	7th–8th	7.6
3	Hubbard Middle 856 students · 6th–8th	856	6th–8th	7.0
4	Moore Middle 1,040 students · 6th–8th	1,040	6th–8th	6.9
5	W L Kissam Int 711 students · 4th–6th	711	4th–6th	6.2
6	Boulter Middle 826 students · 6th–8th	826	6th–8th	5.0
7	Cumberland Academy Middle 369 students · 6th–8th	369	6th–8th	4.8

High Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Tyler Legacy H S 2,647 students · 9th–12th	2,647	9th–12th	6.5
2	Cumberland H S 551 students · 9th–12th	551	9th–12th	6.0
3	Tyler ISD Early College H S 444 students · 9th–12th	444	9th–12th	5.7
4	Tyler H S 2,100 students · 9th–12th	2,100	9th–12th	5.6
5	Chapel Hill H S 1,046 students · 9th–12th	1,046	9th–12th	5.3
6	Trinity Charter Schools - Virtual Reclaim Academy 96 students · 9th–12th	96	9th–12th	5.2
7	Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy 78 students · 9th–12th	78	9th–12th	4.7
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Bishop Tk Gorman Catholic SchoolPrivate 236 students · 6th–12th	236	6th–12th	Not Rated
2	Lael Christian AcademyPrivate 1 students · 12th–12th	1	12th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine 233 students · Kindergarten–12th	233	Kindergarten–12th	6.2
2	Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler 392 students · Kindergarten–12th	392	Kindergarten–12th	6.1
Private Schools6 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Christian Heritage SchoolPrivate 75 students · Kindergarten–12th	75	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	Bridgemark Center for LearningPrivate 97 students · 2nd–12th	97	2nd–12th	Not Rated
3	King's Academy Christian SchoolPrivate 198 students · Kindergarten–12th	198	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
4	Good Shepherd SchoolPrivate 103 students · Pre-K–12th	103	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	Grace Community SchoolPrivate 1,001 students · Pre-K–12th	1,001	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	All Saints Episcopal SchoolPrivate 545 students · Pre-K–12th	545	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Tyler

Tyler, Texas · 52 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 28
Middle: 7
High: 9
Other: 8

Resources

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

School Districts (5)

CUMBERLAND ACADEMY

5 schools · 2,035 students

TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL

9 schools · 326 students

UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY

3 schools · 1,016 students

CHAPEL HILL ISD

5 schools · 3,270 students

TYLER ISD

25 schools · 18,304 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Tyler, Texas

How many schools are in Tyler, Texas?

Tyler has 52 schools, including 38 public and 14 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Tyler, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 38 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Tyler is 6.4 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 Tyler, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Tyler on MySchoolScout is The Leadership Academy with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Tyler, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Tyler on MySchoolScout is The Leadership Academy with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Tyler, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Tyler on MySchoolScout is Three Lakes Middle with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best high school in Tyler, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Tyler on MySchoolScout is Tyler Legacy H S with a composite score of 6.5/10.

How many school districts serve Tyler, Texas?

Tyler is served by 5 school districts: Cumberland Academy, Trinity Charter School, Ut Tyler University Academy, Chapel Hill ISD, Tyler ISD.

Are there private schools in Tyler, Texas?

Yes, Tyler has 14 private schools alongside 38 public schools. The top-rated private school is Bishop Tk Gorman Catholic School with a score of 8.1/10.

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

Among 38 public schools in Tyler that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Tyler, 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.