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Best 76710 Texas Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,044 students in 76710, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 76710, TX are Hillcrest Pds Magnet, Lake Air Montessori School and Mountainview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 76710 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 76710, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best 76710, TX Public Preschools (2026)

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 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
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: 82%
Rank: #44.
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 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
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 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Parkdale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Edmond
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2170
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
[+] 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 preschools in 76710, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 76710, TX include Hillcrest Pds Magnet, Lake Air Montessori School and Mountainview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 76710?
6 public preschools are located in 76710.
What is the racial composition of students in 76710?
76710 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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