For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 714 students in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX.
The top ranked public schools in North East Riverside are Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School, J H Hines Elementary School and G L Wiley Opportunity Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1020 Elm Ave Bld 500
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
J H Hines Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Garrison St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-1362
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-1362
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
G L Wiley Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1030 E Live Oak St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 757-3829
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 757-3829
Grades: 1-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX include Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School, J H Hines Elementary School and G L Wiley Opportunity Center.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco?
the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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