For the 2025 school year, there are 105 public schools serving 46,218 students in Mclennan County, TX (there are 12 private schools, serving 3,227 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Mclennan County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Mclennan County, TX are South Bosque Elementary School, Lorena High School and River Valley Int. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclennan County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mclennan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mclennan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Bosque Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Wickson Rd
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5720
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5720
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Lorena High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Leopard Ln
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4604
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4604
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
River Valley Int
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4750 Speegleville Rd
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5699
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5699
Grades: 5-6
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Crawford High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Grades: 6-12
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
Woodway Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 Estates Dr
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5740
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #66.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-9083
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-9083
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #77.
Lorena Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 N Houston
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4613
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4613
Grades: 3-5
| 459 students
Rank: #88.
Midway High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8200 Mars Dr
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5650
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 2,730 students
Rank: #99.
China Spring Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11495 Wortham Bend Rd
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-5600
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-5600
Grades: 2-4
| 657 students
Rank: #1010.
Midway Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Hewitt Dr
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5680
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5680
Grades: 6-8
| 1,089 students
Rank: #1111.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 Spring Vly Rd
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5710
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5710
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1212.
Hewitt Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Panther Way
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5750
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5750
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1313.
China Spring Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7201 N River Crossing
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-4611
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-4611
Grades: 7-8
| 505 students
Rank: #1414.
Woodgate Int
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9400 Chapel Rd
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5690
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5690
Grades: 6
| 347 students
Rank: #1515.
China Spring High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7301 N River Crossing
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-1771
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-1771
Grades: 9-12
| 941 students
Rank: #1616.
Lorena Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Leopard Ln
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4621
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4621
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #1717.
China Spring Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Flat Rock Rd
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 759-1200
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 759-1200
Grades: 5-6
| 460 students
Rank: #1818.
West Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Cottonwood Rd
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2200
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #1919.
Castleman Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 S Hewitt Dr
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5755
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5755
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #2020.
Robinson Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 S Old Robinson Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-6113
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-6113
Grades: 4-6
| 560 students
Rank: #2121.
West Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1008 Jerry Mashek Dr
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2120
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #2222.
Robinson J High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 W Lyndale
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3843
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3843
Grades: 7-8
| 395 students
Rank: #2323.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 N Williams St
Riesel, TX 76682
(254) 896-2297
Riesel, TX 76682
(254) 896-2297
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: #2424.
Bosqueville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7636 Rock Creek Rd
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-6006
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-6006
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #2525.
Bosqueville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7636 Rock Creek Rd
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 757-3113
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 757-3113
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Rank: #2626.
Bosqueville Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7636 Rock Creek Rd
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 757-3113
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 757-3113
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #2727.
Moody Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ave D
Moody, TX 76557
(254) 853-2155
Moody, TX 76557
(254) 853-2155
Grades: K-4
| 266 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5419
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5419
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Peplow
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-5000
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-5000
Grades: 2-3
| 345 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Speegleville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Maywood
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5730
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5730
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #3131.
Hallsburg School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2313 Hallsburg Rd
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Rank: #3232.
Robinson High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 W Tate
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3840
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
Rank: #3333.
Mcgregor Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
913 Bluebonnet Pkwy
Mc Gregor, TX 76657
(254) 840-3204
Mc Gregor, TX 76657
(254) 840-3204
Grades: 2-5
| 473 students
Rank: #3434.
Isbill J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 S Van Buren St
Mc Gregor, TX 76657
(254) 840-3251
Mc Gregor, TX 76657
(254) 840-3251
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #3535.
Riesel School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Frederick St
Riesel, TX 76682
(254) 896-3171
Riesel, TX 76682
(254) 896-3171
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
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Mclennan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3201 South New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Grades: 12
| 136 students
Alkek Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Axtell/bruceville-eddy Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Grades: 11-12
| 5 students
Axtell/bruceville-eddy Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2601 Franklin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 863-5301
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 863-5301
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
B-e Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
State Hwy 7
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5832
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5832
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4963
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4963
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bosqueville Daep (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
412 E Cougar Ln
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 757-3113
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 757-3113
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2415 Cumberland Dr
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 754-5491
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 754-5491
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 863-5301
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 863-5301
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1 Eagle Dr
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 859-5525
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 859-5525
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 8-12
| 30 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 8-10
| 2 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 876-2523
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 876-2523
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-2423
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-2423
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 896-5000
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 896-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 412-0326
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 412-0326
Grades: 11
| n/a students
100 Bb Brown Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7100
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7100
Grades: 5-6
| 407 students
100 Hancock Dr
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7700
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7700
Grades: 7-8
| 383 students
Connect High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
412 E Cougar Ln
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-0676
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-0676
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
2401 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 755-9501
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 755-9501
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Education Coop Of Central Texas (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 829-1528
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 829-1528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
101 Mesquite St
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 750-7140
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 750-7140
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1030 East Live Oak
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 752-9691
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 752-9691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
G W Carver Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
500 University Parks Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 757-0787
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 757-0787
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
411 E Harrison St
Moody, TX 76557
(903) 665-2461
Moody, TX 76557
(903) 665-2461
Grades: 4-5
| 193 students
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Grades: 5-6
| 714 students
Show 28 more closed public schools in Mclennan County, TX (out of 63 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mclennan County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Mclennan County, TX include South Bosque Elementary School, Lorena High School and River Valley Int.
How many public schools are located in Mclennan County?
105 public schools are located in Mclennan County.
What percentage of students in Mclennan County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Mclennan County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mclennan County?
Mclennan County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mclennan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mclennan County include: University High School vs. Waco High School, Waco High School vs. University High School, Midway Middle School vs. China Spring Middle School
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