Best 51��s in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX (2025-26)

Best Alta Vista 51��s (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,656 students in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX.

The top ranked public schools in Alta Vista are University High School, Alta Vista Elementary School and South Waco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX public schools have an score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 51��s in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

University High School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
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3201 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843

Gr: 9-12 | 1,750 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #22.

Alta Vista Elementary School

Charter School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
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3637 Alta Vista Dr
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3050

Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #33.

South Waco Elementary School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
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2104 Gurley Ln
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-6802

Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX include University High School, Alta Vista Elementary School and South Waco Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco?

3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco?

the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).