For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Longview
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3201 N Eastman Rd
Tyler, TX 75705
(903) 663-8219
Tyler, TX 75705
(903) 663-8219
Gr: K-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Tyler
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 730-3988
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 730-3988
Gr: K-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Ut Tyler University Academy At Palestine
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 727-2326
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 727-2326
Gr: K-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
The Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6720 Oak Hill Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002
Gr: K-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Trinity Charter Schools - Virtual Reclaim Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1820 Shiloh Rd Ste 1303
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Cumberland Academy Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Shiloh Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1381
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1381
Gr: 3-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Cumberland High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Paluxy Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1399
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1399
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1340 Shiloh Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1318
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1318
Gr: PK-2 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Academy Middle School
Charter School
2448 Roy Rd
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 385-3558
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 385-3558
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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).
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