USA Planet Kids is a private academic institution, located in the center of Tyler, TX. We have a proud tradition of academic excellence for well over the past thirty years, formally known as Taylor Garden School. We offer personal attention to all students, striving to keep teacher/child ratios below national standards. Our students are tomorrow`s future leaders. With an emphasis on character development and ethics, USA Planet Kids is known for its outstanding quality of staff and safe, nurturing environment.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1966
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 41%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for USA Planet Kids?
The application deadline for USA Planet Kids is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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1051 N. Houston Street
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
10 miles
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1051 N. Houston Street
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
10 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 816 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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1051 N. Houston Street
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
10 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 816 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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1051 N. Houston Street
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
10 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 816 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Oak Tree Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1525 E Grande Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 581-4075
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 581-4075
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Little People's School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
5210 Hollytree Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 509-8904
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 509-8904
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School ![Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School Photo]( "Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1405 ESE Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 561-2424
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 561-2424
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 205 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 12
3025 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5678
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5678
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 973 students Tuition listed
3215 Old Jacksonville Road
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 593-2897
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 593-2897
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School ![Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School Photo]( "Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1405 ESE Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 561-2424
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 561-2424
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 205 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 12
3025 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5678
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5678
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 973 students Tuition listed
3001 University Boulevard
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5661
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5661
2.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 540 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lael Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 130042
Tyler, TX 75713
(903) 952-9509
Tyler, TX 75713
(903) 952-9509
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
2931 S Southeast Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-6706
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-6706
2.2 miles
Gr: K-10 | 37 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School ![Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School Photo]( "Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1405 ESE Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 561-2424
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 561-2424
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 205 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 12
3025 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5678
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5678
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 973 students Tuition listed
3215 Old Jacksonville Road
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 593-2897
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 593-2897
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
3001 University Boulevard
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5661
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5661
2.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 540 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2931 S Southeast Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-6706
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-6706
2.2 miles
Gr: K-10 | 37 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Oak Tree Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1525 E Grande Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 581-4075
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 581-4075
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Little People's School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
5210 Hollytree Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 509-8904
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 509-8904
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
3025 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5678
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5678
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 973 students Tuition listed
3215 Old Jacksonville Road
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 593-2897
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 593-2897
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Stepping Stone School ![Stepping Stone School Photo]( "Stepping Stone School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
5113 Timber Creek Dr.
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 566-1851
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 566-1851
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 151 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 7
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
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Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Shiloh Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1381
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1381
0.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 New Copeland Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-1560
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-1560
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Red Raider Dr
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2625
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2625
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,770 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5215 Old Bullard Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2555
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2555
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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
1.3 miles
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