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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

East Texas Charter School

The mission of East Texas Charter School is to help students discover who they are while guiding them into becoming more than they thought they could be. East Texas Charter serves approximately 140 students in grades 9-12. We operate as a tuition free, public school under the direction of the Texas Education Agency. Among the sports offered are cross country, golf, tennis and track. Other ways to become involved include UIL academics and our community service outreach program. A dedicated and fully certified staff are ready to support you in becoming more than you dream.

Hallsville ISD

Hallsville ISD is located in the western part of Harrison County, some seven miles east of Longview and thirteen miles west of Marshall on U.S. Hwy. 80. HISD has five (5) brick and mortar campuses servicing approximately 4,800 students. A third elementary school is under construction and is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2022. HISD also operates a virtual academy (TVAH) that services approximately 10,000 students across the state of Texas. Hallsville ISD and every campus in Hallsville ISD are currently rated as Met Standard from the Texas Education Agency and continues the academic excellence that has been a hallmark of this school district for decades. Hallsville ISD is the only district in Texas recognized by Solution Tree as a Model PLC District. Four of the district’s campuses have also been individually recognized as Model PLC campuses. The district was named the #22 school district in the state of Texas in the Niche Report.

Longview ISD

Longview Independent School District is the largest and most comprehensive district around, with more than 8,400 students and 1,400 staffers. The district offers unparalleled academic and extracurricular opportunities for students from K-12, and is one of the few school districts in the country to offer the International Baccalaureate Programme. LISD is building the biggest Montessori School in the state. Longview High School offers more Pre-AP and Advanced Placement courses than any other school in the area, allowing students to earn college credit. Each year, the district sees an increase in National Merit, GLOBE, and Advanced Placement Scholars.

Pine Tree ISD

Pine Tree Independent School District proudly educates students in Longview, Texas with the mission to continue a tradition of excellence by providing a high-quality and challenging educational environment, maximizing opportunities for the success of all students, equipping them to become responsible, involved, and productive citizens. The district, established in 1847, currently consists of six campuses with approximately 4,600 students. Pine Tree ISD offers a variety of specialty courses and activities within a comprehensive, rigorous, and balanced curriculum.

Spring Hill ISD

Spring Hill Independent School District is a premier school district focused on engaged learning and student success. Located in Longview, Texas, the district serves approximately 2,000 students on four campuses. Exceptional educators and small class sizes allow the district to provide high-quality, innovative instruction. Spring Hill ISD offers an array of academic programs including Gifted and Talented, Career and Technology, Advanced Placement, and Dual Credit courses, as well as Athletics,
Fine Arts and extracurricular programs designed to fulfill each learner’s intellectual, physical and creative potential. Spring Hill ISD – Proud Past, Promising Future

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Cambridge Preparatory School of Longview

The Cambridge Preparatory School is a private school and ministry of Life Church of Longview. Cambridge offers a rigorous, Christ-centered academic curriculum taught from a Biblical worldview. Our Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, Pre-K5 classes learn by participating in hands-on experiences from a research-based curriculum that covers early literacy, handwriting, math, science, social studies, and the Bible. Our early learners program serves as a bridge for children who, in essence, need the gift of time. This time is necessary to absorb and express ideas, learn about friendships, assert independence, and examine the world around them. Our learning program consists of Guided Reading and Daily 5 literacy programs, handwriting, math, science, and social studies.

Christian Heritage School

Christian Heritage School was founded upon a tradition of Christian beliefs. Its mission is to provide excellence in classical, Christ-centered, college preparatory education while working together with the home to develop within all students the ability to reason Biblically while equipping them to fulfill their God-given calling in life. We serve 275 students in grades K4-12 and offer a variety of activities in the fine arts, including chorale and strings; as well as sports, including basketball, baseball, football, soccer, tennis, and golf. Come discover the difference of a classical, Christ-centered education!

Longview Christian School

Founded in 1982, the educators at Longview Christian School strive to assist Christian families with the training of their children by pursuing excellence in faith and education. LCS offers a traditional K-12 educational program with athletics, fine arts, and drama, all taught from a Biblical worldview. LCS also offers an Early Learning Center for children 6 weeks – Pre-K. The campus consists of separate buildings for upper and lower grades, a gym/workout facility, a band hall, a library, and a cafeteria.

Oak Forest Montessori School

The Oak Forest Montessori School was established in 1981 and offers a year round program for students eight weeks through Kindergarten. An after school program for Kindergarten through fifth grade area public school students is also available. The Montessori environment has been designed to accommodate students of all levels of ability. Each classroom is equipped with an array of sequential materials to be used as tools in learning. The advantages of individualized instruction are enhanced by curriculum that includes math, language and phonics, sensorial exercises, and practical life activities. Children also receive instruction in motor skills, art history, geography, botany, and science. OFMS maintains its accreditation through Cognia, formerly known as AdvancED SACS CASI, and all guides are held to the highest standards.

St. Mary’s Catholic School

At St. Mary’s Catholic School, we partner with parents in forming disciples committed to faith, scholarship, leadership, and service. St. Mary’s Catholic School provides a nurturing atmosphere for every child through a variety of fine arts, comprehensive athletic programs, gifted and talented enrichment, and dyslexia and reading recovery intervention in a safe, bully-free, Christian environment since 1948. Offering PK3 – grade 12, our school is fully accredited and our teachers are highly qualified and certified. My Fair Share grants and parish subsidies support affordability for all families.

Trinity School of Texas

Trinity School of Texas is Longview’s premier college preparatory school, and has been serving Longview since 1957 as an Episcopal independent school. Trinity offers classes for students 2 years old through 12th grade. Students are offered a robust curriculum in core academics as well as fine arts and enrichment opportunities. Trinity offers state of the art, hands-on science learning for all grades, concert band and concert choir and intensive writing programs. Trinity offers dual credit courses in Upper School and more Advanced Placement courses than any other school in the area. Trinity graduates have 100% college acceptance rates, and in 2021 earned more in merit based scholarships than any other program in the area. Trinity promises to know, love and prepare your child.

HIGHER EDUCATION

East Texas Baptist University

East Texas Baptist University is connecting students to their passion and equipping them for their purpose. Through faith-based academics (including 45+ undergraduate, and 14 graduate programs), student organizations, club sports, and NCAA Division III athletics, ETBU Tigers are challenged to reach their greatest potential. Founded on faith, East Texas Baptist fosters community engagement that empowers students to live in service to God and humanity on campus, in the community, and across the globe. No matter their background or major, each and every Tiger who finds their home on the Hill is connected by a calling to shine the light of Christ into the lives of others.

Jarvis Christian College

Celebrating 110 years of educating a diverse population of students, Jarvis Christian College empowers undergraduates to achieve career success through an affordable academic experience that prepares them for today’s global economy. Whether students are recent high school graduates, transfer or working adults seeking degrees for career advancement, Jarvis Christian College can help. Jarvis develops students intellectually, socially, spiritually and personally in an environment that is academically challenging yet supportive, nurturing and responsive to the needs of each student.

Kilgore College

Kilgore College-Longview offers college courses designed for transfer to a university, fast-track programs designed for working adults to earn an associate degree, and Workforce Education programs designed to prepare students for immediate careers. The college also provides programs such as Adult Education and Literacy, GED preparation classes, ESL classes (free of charge), and Continuing Education courses to update job skills. KC-Longview offers a full range of academic services for the greater Longview area including admissions, counseling, testing and registration.

LeTourneau University

LeTourneau University is the Christian polytechnic university where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global communities. Ranked in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” for over two decades, LETU offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a wide range of disciplines and delivery models. Its residential campus is in Longview, Texas, with its School of Aviation & Aeronautical Science located at the East Texas Regional Airport (GGG).

Texas State Technical College

Texas State Technical College in Marshall provides certificates and associate degrees in 14 technical fields, from Biomedical Equipment Technology to Cyber Security to Industrial Maintenance to Welding Technology. TSTC students can take advantage of on-campus housing, internships with area companies, local scholarships, federal financial assistance, and campus activities. The technical college also works with East Texas companies to improve workers’ skills and with area school districts to offer dual enrollment opportunities.

UT Tyler Longview University Center

The University of Texas at Tyler Longview University Center is home to one of the top nursing programs in the region. BSN students attend traditional face-to-face courses on the Longview campus, which are taught by full-time, fully accredited, on-site faculty members. Industrial technology is the LUC’s newest program and is one of only two accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering in the State of Texas. In addition, the criminal justice program continues to prepare students for a dynamic career in a wide-ranging and growing field. The LUC is an ideal destination for students transferring from regional community colleges. Visit us on Facebook.