For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,074 students in the neighborhood of Heart of Texas, Waco, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Heart of Texas are Crestview Elementary School, Dean Highland Elementary School and Waco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Heart of Texas, Waco, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Heart of Texas, Waco, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N New Rd
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1704
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1704
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Dean Highland Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Maple
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 752-3751
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 752-3751
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Waco High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 N 42nd St
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 776-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,778 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Heart of Texas, Waco, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Heart of Texas, Waco, TX include Crestview Elementary School, Dean Highland Elementary School and Waco High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Heart of, Waco?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Heart of, Waco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Heart of, Waco?
the neighborhood of Heart of, Waco public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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