Grace Community School - Upper Campus Photo - Great school spirit!

Best Smith County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 5,055 students in Smith County, TX (there are 69 public schools, serving 40,516 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Smith County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average tuition cost is $14,392, which is higher than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $13,974.
78% of private schools in Smith County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Smith County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
1405 ESE Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 561-2424
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 12
The Brook Hill School
The Brook Hill School Photo
(Christian)
(3)
1051 N. Houston Street
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Gr: NS-12 | 816 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Community School
(Christian)
(5)
3025 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5678
Gr: PK-12 | 973 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: 5-12 | 540 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Gregory Cathedral School
St. Gregory Cathedral School Photo - 2024-2025 It's going to be a great year! #SaintsandScholars Christie Strong, Principal
(Catholic)
(2)
500 S College Avenue
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 595-4109
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tyler Adventist School
Tyler Adventist School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2931 S Southeast Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-6706
Gr: K-10 | 37 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Acute Childrens Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1709 E 5th St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 526-7084
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students
Bridgemark Center For Learning
Special Program Emphasis
6704 Old Jacksonville Hwy
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 939-3511
Gr: 1-11 | 91 students
Christian Heritage School
(1)
961 County Road 1143
Tyler, TX 75704
(903) 593-2702
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Harvest Time Christian Academy
(Christian)
17199 Fm 2493
Flint, TX 75762
(903) 714-1954
Gr: PK-10 | 23 students
Islamic Faith Academy
(Islamic)
10645 State Highway 64 E
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-0404
Gr: K-2 | 29 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
King's Academy Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
604 W 4th St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 534-9992
Gr: K-12 | 190 students Tuition listed
The Leadership Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
6720 Oak Hill Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002
Gr: NS-3 | 21 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little People's School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
5210 Hollytree Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 509-8904
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Oak Tree Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1525 E Grande Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 581-4075
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Promise Academy
(Christian)
504 W 32nd St
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 630-7369
Gr: K-5 | 59 students
St. Luke's Episcopal School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
16292 FM 849
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-8733
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3
Stepping Stone School
Stepping Stone School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5113 Timber Creek Dr.
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 566-1851
Gr: NS-PK | 151 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 7
Tyler KinderCare
Tyler KinderCare Photo - Tyler KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2524 McDonald Rd.
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 597-9805
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Smith County, Texas

Smith County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
18110 Fm 344 W
Flint, TX 75762
(903) 825-1011
Gr: PK-6 | 5 students
2448 Roy Rd.
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 561-8642
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5330 New Copeland Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-3551
Gr: NS

Overview

This County (Smith County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
23 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,055 Students
349,790 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
543 Teachers
32,404 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
47%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1248
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,392
$13,974
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,300
$5,116
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$43.09 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.71
# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
137 Students
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
310 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
199 Students
15,813 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
4,093 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
65%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,526 Students
112,501 Students
% of Others Students
24%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Smith County, TX?
How many private schools are located in Smith County?
22 private schools are located in Smith County.
How much do private schools cost in Smith County?
The average tuition cost is $14,392, which is higher than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $13,974.
How diverse are private schools in Smith County?
Smith County 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 go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Smith County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Smith County?
78% of private schools in Smith County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Smith County are often viewed compared to one another?

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