Live Oak Classical School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Located in Waco, Texas, Live Oak Classical School is an independent classical and Christian day school with a college preparatory liberal arts curriculum.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked TX School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 429 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Live Oak Classical School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Live Oak Classical School
Pre-K	25
Kind	26
1	31
2	34
3	38
4	40
5	18
6	40
7	40
8	13
9	41
10	27
11	32
12	24

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Grade 9 enrollment peaks at 41 and is the largest class at Live Oak Classical School, edging Grade 4 and Grade 6 at 40.

Year Founded

2004

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Student Body

Total Students

429 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

62 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other special emphasis association(s)
Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Kim Morrison

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Live Oak Classical School's ranking?

Live Oak Classical School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Live Oak Classical School?

The application deadline for Live Oak Classical School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Live Oak Classical School located?

Live Oak Classical School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Waco, TX. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 8/18/2022

Live Oak is a truly remarkable educational community of families, faculty, and staff working together to train students. What a joy it has been to have our 3 children benefit from this exceptional school!

- Posted by Parent - Happy Parent

5 1/28/2022

Live oak displays outstanding academic programs and top-quality athletics I highly recommend.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - donald trump

5 1/29/2015

I am a student currently attending Live Oak Classical school for 6 years now, and it is completely worth it. For a first, the education is unbeatable. We have the highest education in all of Mclennan County, teaching Algebra 2 to the 8th grade. By your sophmore year, you are learning Pre-Calculus and have already taken Pre-Ap Chemistry and Biology. I know that at Vanguard, seniors learn Pre-Calculus if they choose. The point of Live Oak is that you are raised learning at a higher level of education. Even though the cost is high, you will not regret it, as the average student graduates with many more credit than at any public school and most private schools. They teach you to write and reason effectively, taking Logic, and Rhetoric several years each. With the classes being as small as they are, the teachers are able to grow close to you in ways that they would not be able to in a larger school. They mentor you, and truly love you. Even if you love the education, some still want to have access to a sports team, Live Oak offers high intensity sports teams. I would recommend this school to any one who wants to apply.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - chugg

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Waco, TX is $9,962 for elementary schools and $10,304 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).