What types of schools are available in Waco, Texas?

Waco, Texas offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Waco, Texas

Q: How many schools are in Waco, Texas?

There are 56 schools in Waco, Texas, serving 26,252 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Waco?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Waco, Texas, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 56 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

26,252

Total Students

Across Waco

15.1:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

56 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 881 students at La Vega H S.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Challenge Academy

publichighGrade 8-10

3805 S 3Rd St, Waco, TX 76706

Connally Early Childhood Center

publicelementaryPK-K

100 Bb Brown, Waco, TX 76705

Paul And Jane Meyer Public H S

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

1020 Elm Ave Bld 500, Waco, TX 76704

900 N Lacy Dr, Waco, TX 76705

Mclennan County Challenge Academy

publichighGrade 10-10

3805 S 3Rd St, Waco, TX 76706

137 Hamilton Dr, Waco, TX 76705

2313 Hallsburg Rd, Waco, TX 76705

publichighGrade 11-11

3805 S 3Rd St, Waco, TX 76706

La Vega J H George Dixon Campus

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

4401 Orchard Ln, Waco, TX 76705

La Vega Int H P Miles Campus

publicmiddleGrade 4-6

4201 Williams Rd, Waco, TX 76705

publicelementaryGrade 1-3

3100 Wheeler St, Waco, TX 76705

555 N Loop 340, Waco, TX 76705

La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus

publicelementaryPK-K

4400 Harrison, Waco, TX 76705

publichighGrade 12-12

3805 S 3Rd St, Waco, TX 76706

101 Maywood, Waco, TX 76712

325 Estates Dr, Waco, TX 76712

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Waco

Waco, Texas is home to 56 schools serving over 26,252 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Waco, Texas?

There are 56 schools in Waco, serving 26,252 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Waco?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Waco include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Waco?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Waco is 15.1:1.

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