For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,110 students in the neighborhood of Heart of Texas, Waco, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Heart of Texas are Crestview Elementary School and Dean Highland Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Heart of Texas, Waco, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Heart of Texas, Waco, TX include Crestview Elementary School and Dean Highland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Heart of, Waco?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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