For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 412 students in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX.
The top-ranked public preschool in North East Riverside is J H Hines Elementary School. 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J H Hines Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Garrison St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-1362
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-1362
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco, TX include J H Hines Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North East Riverside, Waco?
1 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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