For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 469 students in 76701, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 618 private students). 43% of all K-12 students in 76701, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public school in 76701, TX is Kendrick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 76701 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76701, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76701, TX Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kendrick Elementary School
(Math: 24% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
76701, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Axtell/bruceville-eddy Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2601 Franklin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 863-5301
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 11-12 | 2 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
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 76701, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 76701, TX include Kendrick Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 76701?
1 public schools are located in 76701.
What percentage of students in 76701 go to public school?
43% of all K-12 students in 76701 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76701?
76701 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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