Public schools in Tyler, TX
41 open public schools with an address in Tyler, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
41
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
24,865
41 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
10
3 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Tyler public schools
The federal directory lists 41 public schools in Tyler, TX: 23 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high, 2 combined or other. The 41 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 24,865 students, an average of 606 per school. The largest campus is Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students), and the largest elementary school is Woods El (810).
Tyler ISD operates the most schools here (26), and 2 regular districts have at least one Tyler campus, plus 6 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 14.7:1, 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 10 charter schools, 3 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 70% 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 Tyler
Tyler ISD
Public school district
26 schools in Tyler
Chapel Hill ISD
Public school district
5 schools in Tyler
Cumberland Academy
Independent charter agency
5 schools in Tyler
Premier High Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tyler · 50 total
Texas College Preparatory Academies
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tyler · 39 total
Texas Works
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tyler · 42 total
Trinity Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tyler · 16 total
Ut Tyler University Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tyler · 3 total
Elementary schools in Tyler
23| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A W Orr El - Cp Tyler ISD | PK–02 | 247 | 17.2:1 | |
| Bell El Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 540 | 16.4:1 | |
| Birdwell School Tyler ISD · Magnet | PK–08 | 568 | 18.5:1 | |
| Bonner El Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 380 | 13.9:1 | |
| Caldwell Arts Academy Tyler ISD · Magnet | KG–08 | 618 | 15.8:1 | |
| Clarkston El Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 394 | 14:1 | |
| Cumberland Academy Lower El Cumberland Academy · Charter | PK–02 | 459 | 13:1 | |
| Cumberland Academy Upper El Cumberland Academy · Charter | 03–05 | 392 | 13.1:1 | |
| Dixie El Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 619 | 15.9:1 | |
| Douglas El Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 591 | 17.3:1 | |
| Dr Bryan C Jack El Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 706 | 17.5:1 | |
| Griffin El Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 649 | 17.1:1 | |
| Jackson El Chapel Hill ISD | PK–03 | 388 | 13.3:1 | |
| Jones El Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 355 | 16.3:1 | |
| Orr El Tyler ISD | 03–05 | 460 | 15.9:1 | |
| Owens El Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 712 | 16.7:1 | |
| Peete El Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 385 | 14.5:1 | |
| Ramey El Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 517 | 13.9:1 | |
| Rice El Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 613 | 15.8:1 | |
| T J Austin El Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 359 | 14.2:1 | |
| The Leadership Academy Cumberland Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 332 | 10.4:1 | |
| Wise El Chapel Hill ISD | PK–03 | 593 | 14.5:1 | |
| Woods El Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 810 | 18.3:1 |
Middle schools in Tyler
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulter Middle Tyler ISD | 06–08 | 901 | 16.3:1 | |
| Chapel Hill J H Chapel Hill ISD | 07–08 | 426 | 11.1:1 | |
| Cumberland Academy Middle Cumberland Academy · Charter | 06–08 | 361 | 12.4:1 | |
| Hubbard Middle Tyler ISD | 06–08 | 869 | 16.5:1 | |
| Moore Middle Tyler ISD · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,019 | 15.6:1 | |
| Three Lakes Middle Tyler ISD | 06–08 | 948 | 16.5:1 | |
| W L Kissam Int Chapel Hill ISD | 04–06 | 675 | 14:1 |
High schools in Tyler
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin V Anderson RISE Academy Tyler ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 83 | 8.7:1 | |
| Chapel Hill H S Chapel Hill ISD | 09–12 | 990 | 12.9:1 | |
| Cumberland H S Cumberland Academy · Charter | 09–12 | 503 | 12.6:1 | |
| Premier H S of Tyler Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 38 | 12.7:1 | |
| Texasworks - Tyler Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 6 | 6:1 | |
| Trinity Charter Schools - Virtual Reclaim Academy Trinity Charter School · Charter · Virtual · Alternative School | 09–12 | 68 | 22.7:1 | |
| Tyler H S Tyler ISD | 09–12 | 2,148 | 14.7:1 | |
| Tyler ISD Early College H S Tyler ISD | 09–12 | 447 | 20.8:1 | |
| Tyler Legacy H S Tyler ISD | 09–12 | 2,770 | 16.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Tyler
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy-Tyler Texas College Preparatory Academies · Charter | KG–12 | 480 | 13.6:1 | |
| Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler Ut Tyler University Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 446 | 14.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.8%
- Hispanic46.6%
- Black22.7%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 41 Tyler schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (24,865 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tyler
How many public schools are in Tyler, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 41 open public schools with a location address in Tyler: 23 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 24,865 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tyler?
Schools with an address in Tyler belong to 8 education agencies, led by Tyler ISD (26 schools), Chapel Hill ISD (5 schools), Cumberland Academy (5 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Tyler?
Tyler Legacy H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tyler, with 2,770 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tyler?
Yes. 10 of the 41 public schools in Tyler are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Cumberland Academy Lower El, Cumberland Academy Middle, Cumberland Academy Upper El. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tyler schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tyler public schools is 14.7:1, 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 Tyler 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