For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,783 students in 76705, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 76705, TX are Hallsburg School, La Vega Elementary School and Gholson Isd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76705 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76705, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76705, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hallsburg School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2313 Hallsburg Rd
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
La Vega Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Wheeler St
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-1721
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-1721
Grades: 1-3
| 672 students
Rank: #33.
Gholson Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
137 Hamilton Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Grades: PK-12
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Orchard Ln
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2428
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-2428
Grades: 7-8
| 438 students
Rank: #55.
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Williams Rd
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-5553
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-5553
Grades: 4-6
| 634 students
Rank: #66.
La Vega High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951
Grades: 9-12
| 877 students
Rank: #77.
Connally Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Cadet Way
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7170
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7170
Grades: 4-5
| 354 students
Rank: #88.
Connally High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Lacy Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Bb Brown
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6460
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6460
Grades: PK-K
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Harrison
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-6229
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-6229
Grades: PK-K
| 499 students
76705, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Bb Brown Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7100
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7100
Grades: 5-6
| 407 students
Lakeview Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 North Lakeview
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6770
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6770
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Mclennan County Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Success Program High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
901 Maxfield
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-9709
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-9709
Grades: 10-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 76705, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 76705, TX include Hallsburg School, La Vega Elementary School and Gholson Isd.
How many public schools are located in 76705?
10 public schools are located in 76705.
What is the racial composition of students in 76705?
76705 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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