Public Education System
In order to register for kindergarten, children must five years of age on or before September 1 of the enrollment year. Newcomers will need to provide proof of residency in the form of a utility bill, rent receipt, or mortgage papers as well as the student’s social security card. Also helpful are transcripts from the previous school or contact information for the registrar at the last school attended.
Texas Education Agency
Division of Student Assessment
Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS)
School Data & Education Directory
Public School Districts
Cherokee County
Alto ISD
Bullard ISD
Jacksonville ISD
New Summerfield ISD
Rusk ISD
Wells ISD
Gregg County
Gladewater ISD
Kilgore ISD
Longview ISD
Pine Tree ISD
Sabine ISD
Spring Hill ISD
White Oak ISD
Henderson County
Athens ISD
Brownsboro ISD
Cross Road ISD
Eustace ISD
LaPoynor ISD
Malakoff ISD
Murchison ISD
Trinidad ISD
Rusk County
Carlisle ISD
Henderson ISD
Laneville ISD
Leverett’s Chapel ISD
Mount Enterprise ISD
Overton ISD
Tatum ISD
Smith County
Arp ISD
Cumberland Academy
Hereford ISD
Troup ISD
UT Tyler University Academy
Walcott ISD
Private Schools
Private schools in Texas operate independently of state oversight, enjoying flexibility in curriculum design and teacher certification, though many pursue accreditation through agencies like the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC) to ensure educational quality and accountability.
Texas Private School Accreditation Commission
Charter Schools
Charter schools are public schools organized and operated by individuals or groups rather than the state. These schools enjoy a significant amount of freedom to create innovations in educational and administrative practices.
Division of Charter Schools
Homeschooling
Homeschooling in Texas is legally recognized as a form of private education, requiring instruction in reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship, delivered through a bona fide, visual curriculum, with no mandatory registration, testing, or teacher certification.
Texas Home School Coalition
