2019 Best Schools in McLennan CountyAbout this List

Vanguard College Preparatory School

• Private School
• Waco, TX
• 7-12
• 145

Middle School Student: After being an eighth grader in Vanguard for just over a semester now, I’m enjoying myself! Their education is the best that I have experienced, with a sense that my teachers care about me and treat each and every one of the students individually. The schedule is suitable, almost everyone having a study hall (mod), and an equal proportion of time to each class period, with a 10 minute break and hour lunch break included. The students here are sincere once you fit in, and seem to enjoy their life here. The one thing that I would like to see improve is the P.E. class. It doesn’t seem that it is organized to a point that everyone is participating in one thing, and I am not seeming to get enough out of this class because it is the same thing everyday. However, I am fully satisfied with all other aspects of this school, with great education and a variety of lunches catered.
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• A+

• 225 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

South Bosque Elementary School

• Midway Independent School District, TX
• PK, K-4
• 1

Parent: This is a fantastic school. All the teachers are fabulous and lots of opportunity for parental involvement.
Read 1 Review

• A+

• 554 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

River Valley Intermediate School

• Midway Independent School District, TX
• 5-6

• A

• 542 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Woodgate Intermediate School

• Midway Independent School District, TX
• 5-6
• 3

Works Here: I love the teachers the administration. The office staff is always helpful and friendly and greet me with a smile!
Read 3 Reviews

• A

• 583 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Woodway Elementary School

• Midway Independent School District, TX
• PK, K-4
• 1

• A

• 564 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Midway High School

• Midway Independent School District, TX
• 9-12
• 424

Alum: Midway High School is an all around great school. Each year gets more and more competitive with not only the sports that are involved but also the academics. There is a wide range of sports and classes to choose from. There are regular, pre-ap, AP, fine art, sports, and agriculture classes. Every student and staff stays up to date with what is going on around the campuses and have lots of opportunities to be active in extracurriculars like sports, clubs invented by their own classmates, and even get to share their opinions about lunches and dances. This school always shows team spirit and cheers on every aspect that is a part of Midway. Overall, everyone can fit in and feel like they belong at Midway.
Read 424 Reviews

• A

• 2,412 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Crawford Elementary School

• Crawford Independent School District, TX
• K-6

• A

• 289 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spring Valley Elementary School

• Midway Independent School District, TX
• PK, K-4

• A

• 535 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Live Oak Classical School

• Private School
• Waco, TX
• PK, K-12
• 6

Alum: Live Oak Classical School provided me with the unique opportunity to study classical works alongside a more normal type of education. Through my 6 year study of latin and an in depth analytical reading of several classical works, I believe Live Oak offered me a well rounded academic education. However, Live Oak also allowed me to grow not only intellectually, but spiritually and personally as well.
Read 6 Reviews

• A

• 392 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hewitt Elementary School

• Midway Independent School District, TX
• PK, K-4

• A

• 578 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lorena Elementary School

• Lorena Independent School District, TX
• 3-5

• A

• 350 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Speegleville Elementary School

• Midway Independent School District, TX
• PK, K-4

• A

• 296 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

China Spring Elementary School

• China Spring Independent School District, TX
• PK, K-3
• 2

Parent: China Spring is an excellent school. Parents are encouraged to stay involved! The staff is professional and students are treated fairly. Academics are priority, but but teachers use fun and learning together!
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• A

• 815 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Midway Middle School

• Midway Independent School District, TX
• 7-8
• 11

Niche User: Their are always tons of classes available. I took child development, a class on how to sew and do everyday things, spanish, medical terminology, all kinds of stuff and the teachers were great.
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• A

• 1,186 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

China Spring Middle School

• China Spring Independent School District, TX
• 7-8
• 2

Junior: There are excellent band, sports, choir, and art programs. These extracurricular activities are open to anyone and almost everyone can find something they are successful at. However, not many elective classes are offered, which can limit the students in finding what they want to be when they graduate high school. But then again, there are interesting classes to take for those who desire a little something extra.
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• A

• 397 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

China Spring Intermediate School

• China Spring Independent School District, TX
• 4-6

• A

• 615 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Castleman Creek Elementary School

• Midway Independent School District, TX
• PK, K-4

• A-

• 552 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Axtell Elementary School

• Axtell Independent School District, TX
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 343 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Paul & Jane Meyer Public High School

• Public School
• Waco, TX
• 9-12
• 15

Senior: Rapoport Academy Meyer high school is unlike any other high school in the state of Texas, and perhaps in the entire United States. Rapoport is small, each class consisting of about 50 students. There is a huge focus on college readiness at Rapoport, and students are expected to behave like they would in a college classroom. Most of the teachers are very young, which is very helpful in establishing a community full of fraternity, understanding, and willingness to learn. Rapoport had six core values that both students and faculty are held to, and these values are taken seriously. My favorite things about Rapoport are the closeness between students, and the many college classes offered. You can take online classes, or take classes on an actual college campus, and without those experiences I would not be as prepared for college.
Read 15 Reviews

• A-

• 166 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Reicher Catholic High School

• Private School
• Waco, TX
• 9-12
• 65

Parent: Reicher is a special place where students are prepared to become engaged and informed Christian citizens and the leaders of tomorrow in a caring Catholic environment. Students at Reicher have the opportunity to participate in as many activities as their heart desires from a complete athletic program to student government, theater, art, student ministry, and more. Reicher's teachers genuinely care that students reach their full potential in every academic endeavor.
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• A-

• 180 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Isbill Junior High School

• McGregor Independent School District, TX
• 6-8

• A-

• 291 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Crawford High School

• Crawford Independent School District, TX
• 7-12
• 29

Senior: Great, small school setting with great student to teacher ratio. Awesome High School experience! I feel prepared for college and look forward to coming back and visiting when I am able to!
Read 29 Reviews

• A-

• 270 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Middle School

• West Independent School District, TX
• 6-8

• A-

• 296 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lorena Middle School

• Lorena Independent School District, TX
• 6-8

• A-

• 392 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

McGregor High School

• McGregor Independent School District, TX
• 9-12
• 65

Niche User: Overall I just think it's a great school. I feel like it was a friendly and welcoming school. Although it was a small school, I loved it because I felt like I could get more academic help when I needed it. Great teachers too, always willing to help. I loved the people and teachers. Made great relationships with them and made memories that I will always remember. The school keeps growing and has more to offer ever year! I love the community that we are.
Read 65 Reviews

• A-

• 414 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio