For the 2025 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 23,556 students in Waco, TX (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,839 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Waco, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Waco, TX are Robinson Intermediate School, Robinson J High School and Bosqueville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waco, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Waco have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waco, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1020 Elm Ave Bld 500
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: #1010.
Bell's Hill Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Ross
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-4171
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-4171
Grades: PK-5
| 781 students
Rank: #1111.
La Vega Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Wheeler St
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-1721
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-1721
Grades: 1-3
| 672 students
Rank: #1212.
Hillcrest Pds Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4225 Pine Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-4286
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-4286
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1313.
Lake Air Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Grades: PK-8
| 711 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Gholson Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Hamilton Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Grades: PK-12
| 269 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Tennyson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Tennyson Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1440
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1440
Grades: 6-8
| 947 students
Rank: #1616.
Quinn Campus Public Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Elm St Bldg 100
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-8000
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-8000
Grades: 5-8
| 258 students
Rank: #1717.
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Williams Rd
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-5553
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-5553
Grades: 4-6
| 634 students
Rank: #1818.
Bill Logue Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1919.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Bishop St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2520
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #2020.
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Orchard Ln
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2428
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2428
Grades: 7-8
| 438 students
Rank: #2121.
University High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3201 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Grades: 9-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #2222.
La Vega High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951
Grades: 9-12
| 877 students
Rank: #2323.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N New Rd
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1704
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1704
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2424.
Harmony Science Academy (Waco)
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 751-7878
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 751-7878
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 S Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 235-0321
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 235-0321
Grades: 6-12
| 606 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Kendrick Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N University Parks Dr
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 752-3316
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 752-3316
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Parkdale Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Edmond
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2170
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2170
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #2828.
Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4191
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4191
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Rank: #2929.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Meridian Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 756-1241
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 756-1241
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #3030.
Dean Highland Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Maple
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 752-3751
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 752-3751
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #3131.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 15th St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 750-3736
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 750-3736
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
Rank: #3232.
Waco High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 N 42nd St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,778 students
Rank: #3333.
Connally Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Cadet Way
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7170
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7170
Grades: 4-5
| 354 students
Rank: #3434.
West Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 N 15th St
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 750-3900
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 750-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #3535.
Axtell Bruceville-eddy Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
308 Ottawa
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 753-3422
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 753-3422
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
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Waco, Texas 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Grades: 5-6
| 714 students
Lakeview Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 North Lakeview
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6770
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6770
Grades: 12
| n/a students
501 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 752-8341
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 752-8341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lorena-act (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Grades: 4-12
| 5 students
Mclennan County Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4315 Beverly Dr
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 752-4511
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 752-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Methodist Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 27
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 755-9566
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 755-9566
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Methodist Home Boys Ranch (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 799-2434
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 799-2434
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
2015 Alexander
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-2423
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-2423
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Opportunity Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2601 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 753-3422
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 753-3422
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
Show 9 more closed public schools in Waco, TX (out of 44 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waco, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Waco, TX include Robinson Intermediate School, Robinson J High School and Bosqueville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waco?
52 public schools are located in Waco.
What percentage of students in Waco go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Waco are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waco?
Waco public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Waco are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Waco include: University High School vs. Waco High School, Waco High School vs. University High School, Mountainview Elementary School vs. Crestview Elementary School
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