Best Downtown Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 709 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco, TX.

The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.

100% of private schools in Downtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Other).

Top-Ranked Downtown Private Schools (2026)

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420 S. 5th Street
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 714-1008

Gr: PK-12 | 429 students

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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

What are the top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco, TX?

The private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco, TX include St. Pauls Episcopal Day School and Live Oak Classical School.

How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco?

2 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco.

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco?

100% of private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Other).

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