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Best Waco Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 5,617 students in Waco, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waco, TX are Robinson J High School, Bosqueville Middle School and Lake Air Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waco, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Waco have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Waco, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robinson J High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 W Lyndale
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-3843
Gr: 7-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Bosqueville Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7636 Rock Creek Rd
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 757-3113
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Lake Air Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Cobbs Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1910
Gr: PK-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Bill Logue Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Gholson Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 7-11 | 11 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Tennyson Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1440
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
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 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S 15th St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 750-3736
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Alexander Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
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) 498-8738
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
G L Wiley Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 E Live Oak St
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 757-3829
Gr: 2-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Waco, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waco, TX include Robinson J High School, Bosqueville Middle School and Lake Air Montessori School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waco?
14 public middle schools are located in Waco.
What is the racial composition of students in Waco?
Waco public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Waco are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Waco include: Tennyson Middle School vs. La Vega J H George Dixon Campus

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