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Best 76705 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,703 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 76705, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hallsburg School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2313 Hallsburg Rd
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 875-2331
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
La Vega Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Wheeler St
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 299-6755
Gr: 1-3 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Gholson Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Hamilton Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 829-1528
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Orchard Ln
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 299-6790
Gr: 7-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 Williams Rd
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 299-6770
Gr: 4-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
La Vega High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 299-6820
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Connally Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Cadet Way
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7170
Gr: 4-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Connally High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Lacy Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Connally Early Childhood Center
100 Bb Brown
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6460
Gr: PK-K | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus
4400 Harrison
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 299-6730
Gr: PK-K | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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