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Best 76710 Texas Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,777 students in 76710, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 931 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 76710, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 76710, TX are Hillcrest Pds Magnet, Lake Air Montessori School and Tennyson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76710 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76710, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 76710, TX Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Pds Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4225 Pine Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-4286
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Lake Air Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Gr: PK-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Tennyson Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 Tennyson Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1440
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5901 Bishop St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 N New Rd
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1704
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Harmony Science Academy (Waco)
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 N Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 751-7878
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Parkdale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Edmond
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2170
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Waco High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 N 42nd St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,778 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Axtell Bruceville-eddy Learning Center
Alternative School
308 Ottawa
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 753-3422
Gr: 4-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 76710 Texas

76710, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Trinity Lutheran School (Closed 2005)
6125 Bosque
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-7840
Gr: PK-7 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Viking Hills Elementary School (Closed 2013)
7200 Viking Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2341
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 76710, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 76710, TX include Hillcrest Pds Magnet, Lake Air Montessori School and Tennyson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 76710?
9 public schools are located in 76710.
What percentage of students in 76710 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 76710 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76710?
76710 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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