Top 5 Best Smith County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 24 private schools serving 5,152 students in Smith County, TX (there are 69 public schools, serving 39,352 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Smith County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The best top ranked private schools in Smith County, TX include Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School, All Saints Episcopal School and Grace Community School - Elementary Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
79% of private schools in Smith County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Smith County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
All Saints Episcopal School
All Saints Episcopal School Photo - Th Collaboratory is a high-tech, adaptive learning space with modular furniture, bright colors, a reading tree and reading nooks where students feel comfortable and are engaged to learn.
(Episcopal)
(8)
2695 S Southwest Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 579-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 702 students
1405 ESE Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 561-2424
Grades: 6-12
| 230 students
The Brook Hill School
The Brook Hill School Photo
(Christian)
(3)
1051 N. Houston Street
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Grades: NS-12
| 816 students
Grace Community School
(Christian)
(5)
3025 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5678
Grades: PK-12
| 988 students
Grace Community School - Elementary Campus
Grace Community School - Elementary Campus Photo - Homecoming fun in the ball pit!
(Christian)
(5)
3215 Old Jacksonville Road
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 593-2897
Grades: PK-4
| 338 students
Grace Community School - Upper Campus
Grace Community School - Upper Campus Photo - Great school spirit!
(Christian)
(4)
3001 University Boulevard
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5661
Grades: 5-12
| 540 students
St. Gregory Cathedral School
St. Gregory Cathedral School Photo
(Catholic)
500 S College Avenue
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 595-4109
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Acute Childrens Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1709 E 5th St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 526-7084
Grades: PK-4
| 48 students
Bridgemark Center For Learning
Special Education School (Baptist)
6704 Old Jacksonville Hwy
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 939-3511
Grades: 1-11
| 91 students
Christian Heritage School
(Christian)
(1)
961 County Road 1143
Tyler, TX 75704
(903) 593-2702
Grades: K-12
| 162 students
East Texas Christian Academy
East Texas Christian Academy Photo
(Church of Christ)
(1)
2448 Roy Rd.
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 561-8642
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Good Shepherd School
Good Shepherd School Photo - Good Shepherd is a school where the light of Christ shines in all that is true, good and beautiful in the classical trivial arts, as seen in this stained glass window from an Anglican Cathedral.
(Episcopal)
(1)
2525 Old Jacksonville Rd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 592-4045
Grades: PK-11
| 119 students
Harvest Time Christian Academy
(Christian)
17199 Fm 2493
Flint, TX 75762
(903) 714-1954
Grades: PK-10
| 23 students
Islamic Faith Academy
(Islamic)
10645 State Highway 64 E
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 600-0074
Grades: PK-1
| 26 students
King's Academy Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
604 W 4th St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 534-9992
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
The Leadership Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
6720 Oak Hill Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002
Grades: NS-3
| 21 students
Little People's School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
5210 Hollytree Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 509-8904
Grades: PK-K
| 118 students
Oak Tree Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1525 E Grande Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 581-4075
Grades: PK-K
| 162 students
Promise Academy
(Christian)
504 W 32nd St
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 630-7369
Grades: K-4
| 58 students
St. Luke's Parish Day School Lindale
(Episcopal)
16292 FM 849,
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-8733
Grades: NS-1
| 79 students
Stepping Stone School
Stepping Stone School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5113 Timber Creek Dr.
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 566-1851
Grades: NS-PK
| 151 students
Tyler Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2931 S Southeast Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-6706
Grades: NS-8
| 37 students
Tyler KinderCare
Tyler KinderCare Photo - Tyler KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2524 McDonald Rd.
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 597-9805
Grades: NS-PK
| students
USA Planet Kids
USA Planet Kids Photo - halloween party
Daycare / Preschool
5330 New Copeland Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-3551
Grades: NS
| students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Smith County, Texas

Smith County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
18110 Fm 344 W
Flint, TX 75762
(903) 825-1011
Grades: PK-6
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Smith County, TX?
How many private schools are located in Smith County, TX?
24 private schools are located in Smith County, TX.
How diverse are private schools in Smith County, TX?
Smith County, TX private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Smith County, TX go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Smith County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Smith County, TX?
79% of private schools in Smith County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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