For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 3,147 students in Tyler, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Tyler, 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.
Tyler, 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 Tyler have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Tyler, TX (2025)
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 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Trinity Charter Schools - Virtual Reclaim Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2902 Hwy 31 E
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 565-6801
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Tyler, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 North Nw Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75702
(713) 667-1184
Tyler, TX 75702
(713) 667-1184
Alvin V Anderson Educational Compl High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1818 N Confederate Ave
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-3040
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-3040
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Azleway - Chapel Hill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
15892 Cr 26
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-6801
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-6801
Gr: K-12
Azleway Charter School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
15892 Cr26
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-8444
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-8444
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Boshears Center For Exceptional Programs (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
3450 Chandler Hwy
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1350
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1350
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
2621 N Border Ave
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1450
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Jim Plyler Instructional Complex (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
807 W Glenwood
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 531-3825
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 531-3825
Gr: 2-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 86%
2800 Walton Rd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1180
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1180
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
St. Louis Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11134 Cr 2249
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-2241
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-2241
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Smith County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2630 Morningside Dr
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-8441
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-8441
Smith County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1319 New Sunnybrook Dr
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1046
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1046
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
2800 W Shaw St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1710
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1710
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
3013 Earl Campbell Parkway
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1024
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1024
Gr: 11-12
Wings High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13172 Hwy 64 East
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-0718
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 565-0718
Gr: 11-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Tyler, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Tyler, 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 Tyler?
9 public charter schools are located in Tyler.
What is the racial composition of students in Tyler?
Tyler 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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