Best Smith County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 3,147 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 score of 42% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and 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 50% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview

Charter School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
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Top 5%

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3201 N Eastman Rd
Tyler, TX 75705
(903) 663-8219

Gr: K-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #22.

Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler

Charter School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
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Top 20%

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3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 730-3988

Gr: K-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #33.

Ut Tyler University Academy At Palestine

Charter School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
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100 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 727-2326

Gr: K-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #44.

The Leadership Academy

Charter School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
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Top 30%

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6720 Oak Hill Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002

Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #55.

Trinity Charter Schools - Virtual Reclaim Academy

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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2902 Hwy 31 E
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801

Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #66.

Cumberland Academy Upper Elementary School

Charter School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
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Bottom 50%

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1040 Shiloh Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1381

Gr: 3-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #77.

Cumberland High School

Charter School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
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Bottom 50%

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7200 Paluxy Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1399

Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #88.

Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School

Charter School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
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Bottom 50%

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1340 Shiloh Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1318

Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Rank: n/an/a

Cumberland Academy Middle School

Charter School

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2448 Roy Rd
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 385-3558

Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Smith County, TX

Smith County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Accelerated Interdisciplinary Academy - Tyler (Closed 2009)

1201 North Nw Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75702
(713) 667-1184

Alvin V Anderson Educational Compl High School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

1818 N Confederate Ave
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-3040

Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Azleway - Chapel Hill (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

15892 Cr 26
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-6801

Gr: K-12

Azleway Charter School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School
Charter School

15892 Cr26
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-8444

Gr: 1-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs (Closed 2015)

Special Education School

3450 Chandler Hwy
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1350

Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Bullard Alternative School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

P O Box 250
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6591

Bullard Special Education Elementary School (Closed 2006)

P O Box 250
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6639

Gr: 12 | 2 students

Cain Elementary School (Closed 2009)

801 Hwy 110 S
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600

Gr: K-1 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Camp Tyler Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

15143 Camp Tyler Rd
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 510-6400

Gr: K-5

Dogan Middle School (Closed 2023)

2621 N Border Ave
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1450

Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Jim Plyler Instructional Complex (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

807 W Glenwood
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 531-3825

Gr: 2-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 86%

Lindale Jjaep (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

505 Pierce St
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4001

Premier H S Of Lindale Elementary School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

17141 Hwy 110 North
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-9940

Gr: 9-11

St. Louis Early Childhood Center (Closed 2020)

2800 Walton Rd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1180

Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

St. Louis Unit (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

505 Pierce St
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-4001

St. Louis Unit (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

11134 Cr 2249
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-2241

Gr: K-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%

St. Louis Unit Middle School (Closed 2006)

Special Education School

P O Box 218
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4100

Gr: 7 | 1 student

Smith County J J A E P (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

2630 Morningside Dr
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-8441

Smith County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

611 Wildcat Dr
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-7010

Gr: 10 | 1 student

Smith County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

1319 New Sunnybrook Dr
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1046

Gr: 9-10 | 2 students

Smith County Jjaep (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

201 North Carolina
Troup, TX 75789
(903) 842-3067

Smith County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

2630 Morningside Dr
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-6639

Gr: 9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Special Services Annex (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

P O Box 2035
Tyler, TX 75710
(903) 531-3500

Stewart Middle School (Closed 2016)

2800 W Shaw St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1710

Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Tyler ISD Career & Technology Center (Closed 2023)

3013 Earl Campbell Parkway
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1024

Gr: 11-12

Whitehouse Isd - Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

110 Wildcat Dr
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5556

Gr: 6 | 1 student

Wings High School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

13172 Hwy 64 East
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-0718

Gr: 11-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Winona Intermediate School (Closed 2023)

611 Wildcat Dr
Winona, TX 75792
(903) 939-4800

Gr: 4-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Smith County, TX?

The top ranked public charter schools in Smith County, TX include Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview, Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler and Ut Tyler University Academy At Palestine.

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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).