Located in Waco, Texas, Live Oak Classical School is an independent classical and Christian day school with a college preparatory liberal arts curriculum.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked TX School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Live Oak Classical School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
429 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Kim Morrison
Source: Verified school update
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 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!
5 1/28/2022
Live oak displays outstanding academic programs and top-quality athletics I highly recommend.
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.
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