Public schools in Longview, TX
30 open public schools with an address in Longview, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
30
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,833
30 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
17
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Longview public schools
The federal directory lists 30 public schools in Longview, TX: 14 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high, 2 combined or other. The 30 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,833 students, an average of 528 per school. The largest campus is Longview H S (2,272 students), and the largest elementary school is East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (1,039).
Longview ISD operates the most schools here (14), and 4 regular districts have at least one Longview campus, plus 4 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 13.9:1, similar to 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 17 charter schools, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 71% 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 Longview
Longview ISD
Public school district
14 schools in Longview
Pine Tree ISD
Public school district
7 schools in Longview
Spring Hill ISD
Public school district
4 schools in Longview
East Texas Charter Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Longview
Hallsville ISD
Public school district
1 school in Longview · 8 total
Premier High Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Longview · 50 total
Texas Works
Independent charter agency
1 school in Longview · 42 total
Ut Tyler University Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Longview · 3 total
Elementary schools in Longview
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch El Pine Tree ISD | 01–04 | 656 | 15.5:1 | |
| Bramlette STEAM Academy Longview ISD · Charter | PK–05 | 421 | 13.6:1 | |
| Clarence W Bailey El Longview ISD · Charter | PK–05 | 283 | 12.4:1 | |
| East Texas Montessori Prep Academy Longview ISD · Charter | PK–KG | 1,039 | 16.7:1 | |
| Hallsville West El Hallsville ISD | PK–04 | 703 | 12.9:1 | |
| Hudson El Longview ISD · Charter · Magnet | 01–05 | 452 | 14.1:1 | |
| J L Everhart Magnet El Longview ISD · Charter · Magnet | PK–05 | 424 | 15.3:1 | |
| Johnston-McQueen El Longview ISD · Charter | PK–05 | 464 | 13.2:1 | |
| Ned E Williams El Longview ISD · Charter | PK–05 | 352 | 11.6:1 | |
| Parkway El Pine Tree ISD | 01–04 | 674 | 15.2:1 | |
| Pine Tree Pri Pine Tree ISD | PK–KG | 498 | 17.4:1 | |
| Spring Hill Int Spring Hill ISD | 03–05 | 454 | 14.7:1 | |
| Spring Hill Pri Spring Hill ISD | PK–02 | 426 | 13.8:1 | |
| Ware El Longview ISD · Charter | 01–05 | 411 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in Longview
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Magnet School Longview ISD · Charter · Magnet | 06–08 | 474 | 10.5:1 | |
| Foster Middle Longview ISD · Charter | 06–08 | 788 | 14:1 | |
| Judson STEAM Academy Longview ISD · Charter | 06–08 | 538 | 10.8:1 | |
| Pine Tree J H Pine Tree ISD | 07–08 | 683 | 14.3:1 | |
| Pine Tree Middle Pine Tree ISD | 05–06 | 671 | 15.3:1 | |
| Spring Hill J H Spring Hill ISD | 06–08 | 451 | 16:1 |
High schools in Longview
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Chadwick Campus East Texas Charter Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 128 | 11.3:1 | |
| Juvenile Detent Ctr Longview ISD · Alternative School | 07–12 | 19 | 4.3:1 | |
| Lead Academy H S Longview ISD · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 201 | 14.8:1 | |
| Longview H S Longview ISD · Charter | 09–12 | 2,272 | 13.8:1 | |
| Pine Tree H S Pine Tree ISD | 09–12 | 1,257 | 13.7:1 | |
| Premier H S - Longview Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 43 | 14.3:1 | |
| Spring Hill H S Spring Hill ISD | 09–12 | 570 | 11.1:1 | |
| Texasworks - Longview Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 15 | 15:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Longview
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree DAEP Pine Tree ISD · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Ut Tyler University Academy at Longview Ut Tyler University Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 466 | 17.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.2%
- Hispanic37.2%
- Black25.8%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 29 Longview schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,833 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Longview
How many public schools are in Longview, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 30 open public schools with a location address in Longview: 14 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 15,833 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Longview?
Schools with an address in Longview belong to 8 education agencies, led by Longview ISD (14 schools), Pine Tree ISD (7 schools), Spring Hill ISD (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Longview?
Longview H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Longview, with 2,272 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Longview?
Yes. 17 of the 30 public schools in Longview are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bramlette STEAM Academy, Clarence W Bailey El, Dan Chadwick Campus. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Longview schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Longview public schools is 13.9:1, similar to 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 Longview 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