Education in Longview is rated high for all levels, from preschool through college. This city offers four school districts to include East Texas Charter Schools, Longview Independent School District, Pine Tree Independent School District, and Spring Hill Independent School District. Looking at schools in all four districts, the top five rated include Hudson Elementary School, Spring Hill Middle School, Spring Hill Intermediate School, Spring Hill High School, and Johnston Elementary School.

Keep in mind that throughout the city, 50 preschools, 36 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, 13 high schools, and several colleges and universities are found, both as public and private education institutions. Regarding colleges and universities, some are in the city of Longview and others in nearby cities. People have eight choices to include:

East Texas Baptist University – $14,680 annually (undergraduate)

Jarvis Christian College – $7,416 annually (undergraduate)

Kilgore College – $504 annually in district, $1,632 annually in state, and $2,400 annually out of state (undergraduate)

LeTourneau University – $17,710 annually (undergraduate)

Northeast Texas Community College – $672 annually in district, $1,344 annually in state, and $2,396 annually out of state (undergraduate)

Panola College – $504 annually (undergraduate)

Texas State Technical College – $2,340 annually in state and $6,554 annually out of state (undergraduate)

Wiley College – $7,600 annually (undergraduate)

In addition to the more conventional colleges and universities listed, other specialty colleges are also in Longview such as Brown Institute of Court Reporting and Business, which is a two-year private school with tuition of $19,140 and Star College of Cosmetology, which offers two certification types. This college has programs in Cosmetology, Barber, Styling, and Nail Instructor, as well as Cosmetology and Cosmetologist, and Nail Technician, Specialist, and Manicurist.