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Best Waco Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 4,218 students in Waco, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Waco, TX are Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School, Quinn Campus Public Middle School and Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waco, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Waco have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Waco, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1020 Elm Ave Bld 500
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Quinn Campus Public Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Elm St Bldg 100
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-8000
Gr: 5-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 S Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 235-0321
Gr: 6-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Harmony Science Academy (Waco)
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 N Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 751-7878
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4191
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
G W Carver Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-5491
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3637 Alta Vista Dr
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Brook Avenue Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Brook Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 750-3562
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
J H Hines Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Garrison St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-1362
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Methodist Children's Home
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 715-0208
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waco, Texas

Waco, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A J Moore Academy (Closed 2014)
3201 South New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Gr: 12 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Axtell/bruceville-eddy Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2601 Franklin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students
Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Cent High School (Closed 2008)
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4963
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Brazos Middle School (Closed 2013)
2415 Cumberland Dr
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 754-5491
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Challenge Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1 Eagle Dr
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 859-5525
Gr: 6-12
Challenge Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Challenge Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-10 | 2 students
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 876-2523
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-2423
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 896-5000
Challenge Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 412-0326
Gr: 11
Connally Intermediate Center (Closed 2012)
100 Bb Brown Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7100
Gr: 5-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Connect High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Doris Miller Elementary School (Closed 2012)
2401 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 755-9501
Gr: PK-5
E O A C Headstart (Closed 2009)
500 Franklin
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0331
Education Coop Of Central Texas (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 829-1528
G L Wiley Middle School (Closed 2009)
1030 East Live Oak
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 752-9691
G W Carver Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
500 University Parks Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 757-0787
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Lake Air Intermediate School (Closed 2013)
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Gr: 5-6 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Lakeview Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 North Lakeview
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6770
Gr: 12
Latin Community Center (Closed 2009)
501 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 752-8341
Lorena-act (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2400 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 756-1974
Gr: 4-12 | 5 students
Mclennan County Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Meadowbrook Elementary School (Closed 2013)
4315 Beverly Dr
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 752-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Methodist Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 27
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 755-9566
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Methodist Home Boys Ranch (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 799-2434
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
North Waco Elementary School (Closed 2013)
2015 Alexander
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-2423
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Opportunity Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2601 Franklin
Waco, TX 76703
(254) 753-3422
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Waco, TX?
How many public charter schools are located in Waco?
10 public charter schools are located in Waco.
What is the racial composition of students in Waco?
Waco public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

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