For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 519 students in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North East Riverside are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX include J H Hines Elementary School and G L Wiley Opportunity Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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