Vanguard College Preparatory School Photo - Individualized attention with hands-on learning.

Best Waco Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 2,879 students in Waco, TX (there are 52 public schools, serving 23,556 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Waco, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Waco, TX include Vanguard College Preparatory School, Live Oak Classical School, and St. Louis Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
80% of private schools in Waco, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Waco Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Live Oak Classical School
Live Oak Classical School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
420 S. 5th Street
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 714-1008
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students
Reicher Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(4)
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
St. Pauls Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valor Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
4600 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-0575
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Vanguard College Preparatory School
Vanguard College Preparatory School Photo - Individualized attention with hands-on learning.
Special Program Emphasis
(74)
2517 Mount Carmel Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-8111
Gr: 6-12 | 288 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Waco Montessori School
Montessori School
1920 Columbus Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-3966
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3
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
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Parkview Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1100 E Lake Shore Dr Unit C
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-0159
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Summit School Waco
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1910 Austin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 307-4665
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Waco, Texas

Waco, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This Town (Waco)
This State (TX)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,879 Students
349,837 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
293 Teachers
32,389 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
47%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,962
$14,096
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,337
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$26 million
$43.75 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
286 Students
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
10%
6%
# Hispanic Students
358 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
78 Students
15,814 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,265 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
44%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
879 Students
112,577 Students
% of Others Students
31%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Waco, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in Waco, TX include Vanguard College Preparatory School, Live Oak Classical School, and St. Louis Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Waco?
10 private schools are located in Waco.
How diverse are private schools in Waco?
Waco private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Waco go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Waco are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waco?
80% of private schools in Waco are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Waco are often viewed compared to one another?

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