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Best Tyler Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private preschools serving 2,866 students in Tyler, TX.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Texas private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
64% of private preschools in Tyler, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Tyler Private Preschools (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
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
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
Acute Childrens Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1709 E 5th St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 526-7084
Gr: PK-4 | 48 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
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 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
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 Tyler, Texas

Tyler, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 Town (Tyler)
This State (TX)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,866 Students
273,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
256 Teachers
24,361 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
45%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,181
$13,376
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,150
$4,793
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.69
# American Indian Students
10 Students
818 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
80 Students
12,491 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
170 Students
37,484 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
134 Students
10,665 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
2,311 Students
100,081 Students
% White Students
67%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
388 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
759 Students
104,051 Students
% of Others Students
22%
39%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Tyler, TX?
How many private preschools are located in Tyler?
11 private preschools are located in Tyler.
How diverse are private preschools in Tyler?
Tyler private preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Tyler?
64% of private preschools in Tyler are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
Which private preschools in Tyler are often viewed compared to one another?

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