Smith County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 5,167 students in Smith County, TX (there are 69 public schools, serving 40,516 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
78% of private schools in Smith County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 5,167
  • Average Tuition: $9,299
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Smith County, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 5,167
  • Average Tuition: $9,299
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Smith County, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Smith County Private Schools (2026-27)

All Saints Episcopal School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 11
Episcopal
2695 S Southwest Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 579-6000
(8)
Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 205 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
1405 ESE Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 561-2424
The Brook Hill School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 944 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 30
Christian
1051 N. Houston Street
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
(4)
Map of Grace Community School
Gr: PK-12 | 973 students
Christian
3025 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5678
(5)
Grace Community School - Elementary Campus Photo
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Christian
3215 Old Jacksonville Road
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 593-2897
(5)
Grace Community School - Upper Campus Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
3001 University Boulevard
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5661
(4)
St. Gregory Cathedral School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
500 S College Avenue
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 595-4109
(2)
Tyler Adventist School Photo
Gr: PK-10 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
2931 S Southeast Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-6706
(2)
Map of Acute Childrens Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students
Montessori School
1709 E 5th St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 526-7084
Map of Bridgemark Center For Learning
Gr: 1-11 | 91 students
Specialized Curriculum
6704 Old Jacksonville Hwy
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 939-3511
Map of Christian Heritage School
Gr: K-12 | 84 students
961 County Road 1143
Tyler, TX 75704
(903) 593-2702
(1)
Good Shepherd School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
2525 Old Jacksonville Rd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 592-4045
(1)
Map of Harvest Time Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 23 students
Christian
17199 Fm 2493
Flint, TX 75762
(903) 714-1954
Map of Islamic Faith Academy
Gr: K-2 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Islamic
10645 State Highway 64 E
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-0404
Map of King's Academy Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 190 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
604 W 4th St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 534-9992
Map of The Leadership Academy
Gr: NS-3 | 21 students
Montessori School (Christian)
6720 Oak Hill Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002
Map of Little People's School
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
5210 Hollytree Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 509-8904
Map of Oak Tree Academy
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Daycare / Preschool
1525 E Grande Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 581-4075
Map of Promise Academy
Gr: K-5 | 59 students
Christian
504 W 32nd St
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 630-7369
St. Luke's Episcopal School Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
16292 FM 849
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 881-8733
Stepping Stone School Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 151 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Daycare / Preschool
5113 Timber Creek Dr.
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 566-1851
Tyler KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2524 McDonald Rd.
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 597-9805
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Smith County, Texas

Smith County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Carpenters Cross Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 5 students
Baptist
18110 Fm 344 W
Flint, TX 75762
(903) 825-1011
East Texas Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Church of Christ
2448 Roy Rd.
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 561-8642
(1)
USA Planet Kids Photo
Gr: NS
Daycare / Preschool
5330 New Copeland Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-3551

Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
23 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
5,167 Students
349,926 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
19%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
554 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
48%
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
$9,299
$12,796
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,613
$5,464
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$8 million
$15.7 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.71

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
137 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
310 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
199 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
4,093 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
64%
40%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,643 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
26%
33%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 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?
The top ranked private schools in Smith County, TX include The Brook Hill School, Grace Community School - Elementary Campus, and All Saints Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in Smith County?
22 private schools are located in Smith County.
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 42%.
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?

Recent Articles

Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?
Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?
Explore whether your child should attend the same private school from kindergarten through graduation, weighing academic continuity, friendships, changing needs, tuition costs, and opportunities at different educational stages.
When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School
When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School
Learn how to support your child when close friends leave private school, manage loneliness, maintain friendships, encourage new connections, recognize emotional challenges, and decide when additional school support is needed.
When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher
When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher
Discover when parents should intervene if their child struggles to connect with a private school teacher, including warning signs, communication strategies, classroom concerns, and practical steps toward improving relationships.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links