Public schools in Kyle, TX
15 open public schools with an address in Kyle, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,460
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Kyle public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Kyle, TX: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,460 students, an average of 819 per school. The largest campus is Lehman H S (2,128 students), and the largest elementary school is Laura B Negley El (845).
Hays CISD operates the most schools here (12), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kyle
Elementary schools in Kyle
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemphill El Hays CISD | PK–05 | 651 | 15.4:1 | |
| IDEA Kyle Academy IDEA Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 637 | 23.3:1 | |
| Jim Cullen El Hays CISD | PK–05 | 396 | 11.8:1 | |
| Kyle El Hays CISD | PK–05 | 633 | 15:1 | |
| Lamont Ramage El Hays CISD | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Laura B Negley El Hays CISD | PK–05 | 845 | 15.3:1 | |
| Science Hall El Hays CISD | PK–05 | 667 | 13.3:1 | |
| Susie Fuentes El Hays CISD | PK–05 | 726 | 14:1 | |
| Tobias El Hays CISD | PK–05 | 736 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Kyle
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armando Chapa Middle Hays CISD | 06–08 | 724 | 14.4:1 | |
| D J Red Simon Middle Hays CISD | 06–08 | 898 | 15.9:1 | |
| Laura B Wallace Middle Hays CISD | 06–08 | 831 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Kyle
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA Kyle College Preparatory IDEA Public Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 681 | 15.7:1 | |
| Lehman H S Hays CISD | 09–12 | 2,128 | 17:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kyle
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valor Kyle Valor Education · Charter | KG–11 | 907 | 20.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.5%
- Hispanic70.2%
- Black4.7%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Kyle schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,460 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kyle
How many public schools are in Kyle, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Kyle: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 11,460 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kyle?
Schools with an address in Kyle belong to 3 education agencies, led by Hays CISD (12 schools), IDEA Public Schools (2 schools), Valor Education (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Kyle?
Lehman H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kyle, with 2,128 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kyle?
Yes. 3 of the 15 public schools in Kyle are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including IDEA Kyle Academy, IDEA Kyle College Preparatory, Valor Kyle. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kyle schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kyle public schools is 15.4:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kyle guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities