For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,274 students in the neighborhood of Landon Branch, Waco, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Landon Branch are Hillcrest Pds Magnet, Lake Air Montessori School and Brazos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Landon Branch, Waco, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Landon Branch, Waco, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Pds Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4225 Pine Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-4286
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-4286
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Air Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Grades: PK-8
| 711 students
Rank: #33.
Brazos High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3005 Edna Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-9422
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-9422
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Landon Branch, Waco, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Landon Branch, Waco, TX include Hillcrest Pds Magnet, Lake Air Montessori School and Brazos High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Landon Branch, Waco?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Landon Branch, Waco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Landon Branch, Waco?
the neighborhood of Landon Branch, Waco public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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