Top 5 Best Smith County Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 2,919 students in Smith County, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Smith County, TX are Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview, Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler and Ut Tyler University Academy At Palestine. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Smith County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3201 N Eastman Rd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 663-8219
Grades: 1-12
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 730-3988
Grades: K-12
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Palestine
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 727-2326
Grades: K-12
| 228 students
Rank: #44.
Trinity Charter Schools - Tyler Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2902 Hwy 31 E
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Grades: 8-11
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
The Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6720 Oak Hill Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002
Grades: K-8
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Cumberland Academy Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 Shiloh Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1381
Grades: 4-6
| 352 students
Rank: #77.
Cumberland High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7200 Paluxy Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 630-7670
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #88.
Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1340 Shiloh Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1318
Grades: PK-3
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Academy Middle School
Charter School
2448 Roy Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1318
Grades: 7-8
| 293 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Smith County, TX

Smith County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1201 North Nw Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75702
(713) 667-1184
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1818 N Confederate Ave
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-3040
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
Azleway - Chapel Hill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
15892 Cr 26
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-6801
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Azleway Charter School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
15892 Cr26
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-8444
Grades: 1-12
| 120 students
3450 Chandler Hwy
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1350
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
P O Box 250
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6591
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P O Box 250
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6639
Grades: 12
| 2 students
801 Hwy 110 S
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600
Grades: K-1
| 601 students
15143 Camp Tyler Rd
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 510-6400
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2621 N Border Ave
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
920 S Broadway Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
807 W Glenwood
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 531-3825
Grades: 2-12
| 100 students
Lindale Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
505 Pierce St
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
17141 Hwy 110 North
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-9940
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
2800 Walton Rd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1180
Grades: PK
| 100 students
505 Pierce St
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Louis Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11134 Cr 2249
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-2241
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
P O Box 218
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4100
Grades: 7
| 1 students
2630 Morningside Dr
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-8441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
611 Wildcat Dr
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-7010
Grades: 10
| 1 students
1319 New Sunnybrook Dr
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1046
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
201 North Carolina
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3067
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2630 Morningside Dr
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6639
Grades: 9
| 2 students
P O Box 2035
Tyler, TX 75710
(903) 531-3500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2800 W Shaw St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1710
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
3013 Earl Campbell Parkway
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1024
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
110 Wildcat Dr
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5556
Grades: 6
| 1 students
13172 Hwy 64 East
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-0718
Grades: 11-12
| 11 students
611 Wildcat Dr
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4800
Grades: 4-5
| 160 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Smith County, TX?
How many public charter schools are located in Smith County?
9 public charter schools are located in Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County?
Smith County public charter schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

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