70 schools in Waco

Texas · Public K-12

Across 70 public schools, Waco (Texas) serves approximately 26,352 K-12 students across 38 elementary, 8 middle, and 19 high.

7-year change in Waco

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

26,252

-1,852 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

-1 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

22%

was 25%

% Hispanic

51%

was 48%

% Black

22%

was 24%

% Asian

was 1%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Largest by enrollment

MIDWAY H S2,687 students WACO H S1,885 students UNIVERSITY H S1,752 students

Excludes virtual / online schools.

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
ALTA VISTA EL	Elementary	PK-05	479
AUDRE AND BERNARD RAPOPORT ACADEMY	Elementary	PK-04	396
BELL'S HILL EL	Elementary	PK-05	786
BILL LOGUE DETENTION CENTER	High	07-11	11
BOSQUEVILLE DAEP	Combined	M-M	·
BOSQUEVILLE EL	Elementary	PK-05	319
BOSQUEVILLE H S	High	09-12	227
BOSQUEVILLE MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	183
BRAZOS H S	High	09-12	100
BROOK AVENUE EL	Elementary	PK-05	356
CEDAR RIDGE EL	Elementary	PK-05	446
CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	786
CHALLENGE ACADEMY	Elementary	M-M	·
CHALLENGE ACADEMY	Elementary	M-M	·
CHALLENGE ACADEMY	Elementary	M-M	·
CHALLENGE ACADEMY	Elementary	M-M	·
CHALLENGE ACADEMY	Elementary	M-M	·
CHALLENGE ACADEMY	Elementary	M-M	·
CHALLENGE ACADEMY	Elementary	M-M	·
CHALLENGE ACADEMY	Elementary	M-M	·
CHALLENGE ACADEMY	High	07-12	52
CHALLENGE ACADEMY	High	09-09	1
CHALLENGE ACADEMY	High	12-12	1
CHALLENGE ACADEMY	High	08-10	1
CHALLENGE ACADEMY	High	11-11	2
CHALLENGE ACADEMY	High	08-09	2
CHAPEL PARK EL	Elementary	PK-05	532
CHINA SPRING EL	Elementary	02-04	613
CHINA SPRING INT	Middle	05-06	491
CONNALLY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	Elementary	PK-KG	251
CONNALLY EL	Elementary	04-05	352
CONNALLY HIGH SCHOOL	High	09-12	614
CRESTVIEW EL	Elementary	PK-05	464
DEAN HIGHLAND EL	Elementary	PK-05	617
G L WILEY OPPORTUNITY CENTER	Combined	02-12	98
G W CARVER MIDDLE	Combined	M-M	·
G W CARVER MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	723
GHOLSON ISD	Combined	PK-12	264
HALLSBURG SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-06	131
HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (WACO)	Elementary	PK-05	569
HILLCREST PDS MAGNET	Elementary	PK-05	431
J H HINES EL	Elementary	PK-05	379
KENDRICK EL	Elementary	PK-05	446
LA VEGA EL	Elementary	01-03	630
LA VEGA H S	High	09-12	881
LA VEGA INT H P MILES CAMPUS	Middle	04-06	695
LA VEGA J H GEORGE DIXON CAMPUS	Middle	07-08	441
LA VEGA PRI PHIL BANCALE CAMPUS	Elementary	PK-KG	444
LAKE AIR MONTESSORI SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-08	734
MCLENNAN CO CHALLENGE ACADEMY	Elementary	M-M	·
MCLENNAN COUNTY CHALLENGE ACADEMY	Elementary	M-M	·
MCLENNAN COUNTY CHALLENGE ACADEMY	High	10-10	1
METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME	High	06-12	96
MIDWAY H S	High	09-12	2,687
MOUNTAINVIEW EL	Elementary	PK-05	349
PARKDALE EL	Elementary	PK-05	497
PAUL AND JANE MEYER PUBLIC H S	High	09-12	233
PREMIER H S OF WACO	High	09-12	128
PROVIDENT HEIGHTS EL	Elementary	PK-05	383
QUINN CAMPUS PUBLIC MIDDLE	Middle	05-08	269
SOUTH BOSQUE EL	Elementary	PK-05	578
SOUTH WACO EL	Elementary	PK-05	490
SPEEGLEVILLE EL	Elementary	PK-05	228
TENNYSON MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	963
UNIVERSITY H S	High	09-12	1,752
WACO CHARTER SCHOOL	Combined	M-M	·
WACO CTR FOR YOUTH	High	07-12	69
WACO H S	High	09-12	1,885
WEST AVENUE EL	Elementary	PK-05	249
WOODWAY EL	Elementary	PK-05	547

About Waco

Public education in Waco, Texas runs across 70 schools that enrolls roughly 26,352 students. By footprint, Waco sits in the high-population bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 38 elementary, 8 middle, 19 high, and 5 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 376, below the state mean of about 606.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 7%: 28,104 students in SY 2017-18 versus 26,252 in SY 2024-25. Waco now counts 56 public schools, down from 57 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 25% to 22%.

On allk12, the community for Waco discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Waco?

Waco, Texas has 70 public K-12 schools serving approximately 26,352 students.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Waco?

Waco has 38 elementary, 8 middle, 19 high, 5 combined-grade public schools.

What is the largest public school in Waco?

MIDWAY H S is the largest public school in Waco by enrollment, with approximately 2,687 students.

What school districts serve Waco?

Waco is served by 22 public school districts, including BOSQUEVILLE ISD, WACO ISD, GHOLSON ISD, WACO CHARTER SCHOOL, RAPOPORT ACADEMY PUBLIC SCHOOL and 17 others.

What grade levels do public schools in Waco cover?

Public schools in Waco serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Waco?

8 of the 70 public schools in Waco are charter schools.

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