Top 10 Best Mclennan County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 39 public preschools serving 17,304 students in Mclennan County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Mclennan County, TX are South Bosque Elementary School, Woodway Elementary School and Bosqueville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclennan County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Mclennan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Mclennan County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Bosque Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Wickson Rd
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5720
Grades: PK-4
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Woodway Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
325 Estates Dr
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5740
Grades: PK-4
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
Bosqueville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7636 Rock Creek Rd
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-6006
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
209 N Harrison St
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #55.
Speegleville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Maywood
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 761-5730
Grades: PK-4
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Castleman Creek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
755 S Hewitt Dr
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5755
Grades: PK-5
| 824 students
Rank: #77.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
610 Spring Vly Rd
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5710
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #88.
Hewitt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 Pantherway
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254) 761-5750
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #99.
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5419
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1010.
China Spring Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Bob Johnson Rd
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-4635
Grades: PK-3
| 932 students
Rank: #1111.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 N Williams St
Riesel, TX 76682
(254) 896-2297
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #1212.
Hallsburg School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2313 Hallsburg Rd
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
Rank: #1313.
Gholson School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
137 Hamilton Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Grades: PK-12
| 232 students
Rank: #1414.
Hillcrest Pds Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4225 Pine Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-4286
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1515.
Bell's Hill Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Ross
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-4171
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #1616.
Mart Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 J L Davis Ave
Mart, TX 76664
(254) 876-2762
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Rank: #1717.
Lake Air Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Grades: PK-8
| 717 students
Rank: #1818.
Provident Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2415 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 750-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1919.
Waco Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
615 N 25th St
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 754-8169
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #2020.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5901 Bishop St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #2121.
West Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 N 15th St
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 750-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4191
Grades: PK-4
| 401 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 N New Rd
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1704
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #2424.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Meridian Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 756-1241
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #2525.
Dean Highland Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Maple
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 752-3751
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #2626.
Kendrick Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Kendrick Ln
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 752-3316
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #2727.
Parkdale Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Edmond
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2170
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #2828.
South Waco Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2104 Gurley Ln
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-6802
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #2929.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3637 Alta Vista Dr
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #3030.
Bruceville-eddy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Grades: PK-2
| 120 students
Rank: #3131.
Harmony Science (Waco)
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 N Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 751-7878
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Brook Avenue Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Brook Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 750-3562
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
J H Hines Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Garrison St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-1362
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Bb Brown
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6460
Grades: PK-K
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Harrison
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-6229
Grades: PK-K
| 445 students
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Mclennan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3201 South New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Grades: 12
| 136 students
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
308 Ottawa
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 753-3422
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
2601 Franklin
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4963
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
412 E Cougar Ln
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 757-3113
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2415 Cumberland Dr
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 754-5491
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 863-5301
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 8
| 1 students
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-7278
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 876-2523
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 Clifton St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-2423
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 896-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 412-0326
Grades: 11
| n/a students
100 Bb Brown Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7100
Grades: 5-6
| 407 students
100 Hancock Dr
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7700
Grades: 7-8
| 383 students
2400 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
200 Pirate Dr
Crawford, TX 76638
(254) 486-2381
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
412 E Cougar Ln
China Spring, TX 76633
(254) 836-0676
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
2401 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 755-9501
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
500 Franklin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0331
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2400 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 829-1528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
101 Mesquite St
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 750-7140
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1030 East Live Oak
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 752-9691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
411 E Harrison St
Moody, TX 76557
(903) 665-2461
Grades: 4-5
| 193 students
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Grades: 5-6
| 714 students
301 North Lakeview
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6770
Grades: 12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Mclennan County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Mclennan County, TX include South Bosque Elementary School, Woodway Elementary School and Bosqueville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mclennan County, TX?
39 public preschools are located in Mclennan County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclennan County, TX?
Mclennan County, TX public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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