Top 5 Best Waco Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,145 students in Waco, TX (there are 51 public schools, serving 24,167 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Waco, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The best top ranked private schools in Waco, TX include Live Oak Classical School, St. Louis Catholic School and Waco Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
78% of private schools in Waco, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Waco Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bishop Reicher Catholic School
(Catholic)
(4)
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Live Oak Classical School
Live Oak Classical School Photo
(Christian)
(3)
420 S. 5th Street
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 733-9210
Grades: PK-12
| 391 students
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
St. Pauls Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Grades: PK-6
| 190 students
Vanguard College Preparatory School
Vanguard College Preparatory School Photo - science
Special Program Emphasis
(56)
2517 Mount Carmel Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-8111
Grades: 6-12
| 283 students
Waco Montessori School
Montessori School
1920 Columbus Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-3966
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Eagle Christian Academy
Eagle Christian Academy Photo - Preparing our students to become the Christian leaders of tomorrow.
(Christian)
6125 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2122
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
Parkview Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1100 E Lake Shore Dr Unit C
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-0159
Grades: K-12
| 176 students
Valor Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4600 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-0575
Grades: PK-9
| 230 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Waco, Texas

Waco, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2925 N 18th St
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 235-7100
Grades: PK-1
| 24 students
321 North 30th Street
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 756-4841
Grades: PK-4
| 83 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waco, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Waco, TX include Live Oak Classical School, St. Louis Catholic School and Waco Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Waco, TX?
9 private schools are located in Waco, TX.
How diverse are private schools in Waco, TX?
Waco, TX private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Waco, TX go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Waco, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waco, TX?
78% of private schools in Waco, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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