For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 984 students in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alta Vista are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | 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: #22.
South Waco Elementary School
(Math: 9% | 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 elementary schools in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco, TX include Alta Vista Elementary School and South Waco Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Alta Vista, Waco?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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