For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,368 students in Tyler County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 43 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Tyler County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tyler County, TX are Fred Elementary School, Chester Elementary School and Colmesneil Jh/hs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tyler County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Tyler County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tyler County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 County Rd 4650
Fred, TX 77616
(409) 429-3240
Fred, TX 77616
(409) 429-3240
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 Yellowjacket Dr
Chester, TX 75936
(936) 969-2211
Chester, TX 75936
(936) 969-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Colmesneil Jh/hs
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 W Elder
Colmesneil, TX 75938
(409) 837-5757
Colmesneil, TX 75938
(409) 837-5757
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Spurger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12212 Fm 92
Spurger, TX 77660
(409) 429-3464
Spurger, TX 77660
(409) 429-3464
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Warren J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 Fm 3290 S
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2241
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Chester High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
273 Yellowjacket Dr
Chester, TX 75936
(936) 969-2353
Chester, TX 75936
(936) 969-2353
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307-fm 3290 S
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2247
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2247
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Warren High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 Fm 3290 S
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2243
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2243
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Colmesneil Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 W Elder
Colmesneil, TX 75938
(409) 837-5757
Colmesneil, TX 75938
(409) 837-5757
Gr: PK-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Spurger High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12212 Fm 92 S
Spurger, TX 77660
(409) 429-3464
Spurger, TX 77660
(409) 429-3464
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Woodville Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Charlton St
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-2549
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-2549
Gr: 3-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Woodville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Eagle Dr
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-7109
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-7109
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Woodville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Eagle Dr
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-3714
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-3714
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
306 Kirby Dr
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-2452
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-2452
Gr: PK-2 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Tyler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Warren Jjaep (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
375 Fm 3290 S
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2241
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2241
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tyler County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Tyler County, TX include Fred Elementary School, Chester Elementary School and Colmesneil Jh/hs.
How many public schools are located in Tyler County?
14 public schools are located in Tyler County.
What percentage of students in Tyler County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Tyler County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tyler County?
Tyler County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tyler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tyler County include: Woodville High School vs. Warren High School, Chester Elementary School vs. Colmesneil Elementary School, Spurger Elementary School vs. Woodville Elementary School
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