For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 S New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Grades: 9-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #22.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3637 Alta Vista Dr
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3050
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
South Waco Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2104 Gurley Ln
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-6802
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-6802
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
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).
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