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Best Mclennan County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 105 public schools serving 46,218 students in Mclennan County, TX (there are 12 private schools, serving 3,232 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, Crawford High School and Lorena High School. 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 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Bosque Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Wickson Rd
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5720
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Crawford High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Gr: 6-12 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lorena High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Leopard Ln
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4604
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
River Valley Int
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4750 Speegleville Rd
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5699
Gr: 5-6 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Woodway Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
325 Estates Dr
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Lorena Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
420 N Houston
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4613
Gr: 3-5 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Hewitt Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Panther Way
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
610 Spring Vly Rd
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5710
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
West Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1008 Jerry Mashek Dr
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Midway High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8200 Mars Dr
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 2,730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
China Spring Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11495 Wortham Bend Rd
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-5600
Gr: 2-4 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Lorena Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Leopard Ln
Lorena, TX 76655
(254) 857-4621
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Woodgate Int
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9400 Chapel Rd
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5690
Gr: 6 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-9083
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Robinson Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 S Old Robinson Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-6113
Gr: 4-6 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
China Spring Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7201 N River Crossing
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-4611
Gr: 7-8 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Midway Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Hewitt Dr
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5680
Gr: 6-8 | 1,089 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
West Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
825 Cottonwood Rd
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1919.
Robinson J High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 W Lyndale
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3843
Gr: 7-8 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2020.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 N Williams St
Riesel, TX 76682
(254) 896-2297
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2121.
Robinson High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 W Tate
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 717 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Castleman Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
755 S Hewitt Dr
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5755
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
China Spring High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7301 N River Crossing
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-1771
Gr: 9-12 | 941 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2424.
Bosqueville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7636 Rock Creek Rd
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 757-3113
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Bosqueville Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7636 Rock Creek Rd
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 757-3113
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
151 Peplow
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-5000
Gr: 2-3 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2727.
Speegleville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Maywood
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5730
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2828.
Moody Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Ave D
Moody, TX 76557
(254) 853-2155
Gr: K-4 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2929.
China Spring Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4001 Flat Rock Rd
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 759-1200
Gr: 5-6 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3030.
Bosqueville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7636 Rock Creek Rd
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-6006
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5419
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1020 Elm Ave Bld 500
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3333.
Riesel School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Frederick St
Riesel, TX 76682
(254) 896-3171
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3434.
Isbill J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
305 S Van Buren St
Mc Gregor, TX 76657
(254) 840-3251
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3535.
Mcgregor Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
913 Bluebonnet Pkwy
Mc Gregor, TX 76657
(254) 840-3204
Gr: 2-5 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mclennan County, TX

Mclennan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A J Moore Academy (Closed 2014)
3201 South New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Gr: 12 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Alkek Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Axtell/bruceville-eddy Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Axtell/bruceville-eddy Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2601 Franklin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students
B-e Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
State Hwy 7
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5832
Gr: 6-12
Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Cent High School (Closed 2008)
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4963
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Bosqueville Daep (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
412 E Cougar Ln
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 757-3113
Gr: 5-12
Brazos Middle School (Closed 2013)
2415 Cumberland Dr
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 754-5491
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Challenge Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1 Eagle Dr
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 859-5525
Gr: 6-12
Challenge Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Challenge Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-12 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-10 | 2 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 876-2523
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-2423
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 896-5000
Challenge Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 412-0326
Gr: 11
Connally Intermediate Center (Closed 2012)
100 Bb Brown Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7100
Gr: 5-6 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Connally Junior High School (Closed 2023)
100 Hancock Dr
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7700
Gr: 7-8 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Connect High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Crawford Middle School (Closed 2010)
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
412 E Cougar Ln
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-0676
Gr: 3-12
Doris Miller Elementary School (Closed 2012)
2401 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 755-9501
Gr: PK-5
E O A C Headstart (Closed 2009)
500 Franklin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0331
Education Coop Of Central Texas (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 829-1528
Elm Mott Center (Closed 2011)
101 Mesquite St
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 750-7140
Gr: PK
G L Wiley Middle School (Closed 2009)
1030 East Live Oak
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 752-9691
G W Carver Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
500 University Parks Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 757-0787
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Jefferson Middle School (Closed 2005)
411 E Harrison St
Moody, TX 76557
(903) 665-2461
Gr: 4-5 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Lake Air Intermediate School (Closed 2013)
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Gr: 5-6 | 714 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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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, Crawford High School and Lorena High School.
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?

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