For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 4,114 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 Elm Ave Bld 500
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-2288
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Quinn Campus Public Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Elm St Bldg 100
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-8000
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-8000
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 S Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 235-0321
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 235-0321
Gr: 6-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Harmony Science Academy (Waco)
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 751-7878
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 751-7878
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Audre And Bernard Rapoport Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4191
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 799-4191
Gr: PK-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
G W Carver Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-5491
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-5491
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3637 Alta Vista Dr
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3050
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Brook Avenue Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Brook Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 750-3562
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 750-3562
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
J H Hines Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Garrison St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-1362
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 753-1362
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Methodist Children's Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 498-8738
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 498-8738
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Waco, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Waco, TX include Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School, Quinn Campus Public Middle School and Harmony School Of Innovation - Waco.
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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