For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,179 students in 76706, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 76706, TX are Bell's Hill Elementary School, Alta Vista Elementary School and South Waco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 76706 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 76706, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76706, TX Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bell's Hill Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Ross
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-4171
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-4171
Gr: PK-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
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 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
South Waco Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2104 Gurley Ln
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-6802
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-6802
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
541 N Old Robinson Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-0251
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 662-0251
Gr: PK-1 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
3201 South New Rd
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 756-1843
Gr: 12 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Challenge Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Challenge Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Challenge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3805 S 3rd St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 754-0803
Gr: 8-10 | 2 students
901 South 7th St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-3541
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 753-3541
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 76706, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 76706, TX include Bell's Hill Elementary School, Alta Vista Elementary School and South Waco Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 76706?
4 public preschools are located in 76706.
What is the racial composition of students in 76706?
76706 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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