McLennan County Public Schools
McLennan County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
113
public schools
Total Enrollment
45,997
students
School Districts
20
districts
How to use the McLennan County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Texas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
McLennan County has 20 district entries. WACO ISD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 25 schools.
School records are spread across 17 listed communities. WACO has the most listed schools, with 56 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 49 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 13 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 13 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
6 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
113
in McLennan County
Reported Enrollment
45,997
113 schools reporting
School Districts
20
districts
Charter Schools
13
12% of total
School Level Breakdown
20 School Districts in McLennan County
WACO ISD
MIDWAY ISD
LA VEGA ISD
CHINA SPRING ISD
ROBINSON ISD
CONNALLY ISD
LORENA ISD
MCGREGOR ISD
WEST ISD
RAPOPORT ACADEMY PUBLIC SCHOOL
113 Public Schools in McLennan County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 113 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWAY H S | Profile | MIDWAY ISD | WACO, 76712City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,648 |
| WACO H S | Profile | WACO ISD | WACO, 76710City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,011 |
| UNIVERSITY H S | Profile | WACO ISD | WACO, 76706City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,678 |
| MIDWAY MIDDLE | Profile | MIDWAY ISD | HEWITT, 76643Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,075 |
| TENNYSON MIDDLE | Profile | WACO ISD | WACO, 76710City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 999 |
| CHINA SPRING H S | Profile | CHINA SPRING ISD | CHINA SPRING, 76633Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 948 |
| RIVER VALLEY MIDDLE | Listed only | MIDWAY ISD | MCGREGOR, 76657City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 931 |
| LA VEGA H S | Listed only | LA VEGA ISD | WACO, 76705Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 882 |
| CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE | Listed only | WACO ISD | WACO, 76706City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 840 |
| BELL'S HILL EL | Listed only | WACO ISD | WACO, 76706City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 760 |
| LAKE AIR MONTESSORI SCHOOL | Listed only | WACO ISD | WACO, 76710City: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 697 |
| ROBINSON H S | Listed only | ROBINSON ISD | ROBINSON, 76706Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 696 |
| CHINA SPRING EL | Listed only | CHINA SPRING ISD | CHINA SPRING, 76633Rural: Fringe | 2–4 | Primary | 677 |
| LA VEGA EL | Listed only | LA VEGA ISD | WACO, 76705Suburb: Midsize | 1–3 | Primary | 659 |
| HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - WACO | Listed only | HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NORTH TEXAS | BEVERLY HILLS, 76711Suburb: Midsize | 6–12 | Charter | 611 |
| PARK HILL EL | Listed only | MIDWAY ISD | HEWITT, 76643Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 611 |
| DEAN HIGHLAND EL | Listed only | WACO ISD | WACO, 76707City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 598 |
| CONNALLY HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | CONNALLY ISD | WACO, 76705Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 596 |
| SOUTH BOSQUE EL | Listed only | MIDWAY ISD | WACO, 76712Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 595 |
| LA VEGA INT H P MILES CAMPUS | Listed only | LA VEGA ISD | WACO, 76705Suburb: Midsize | 4–6 | Middle | 592 |
MIDWAY H S
MIDWAY ISD
WACO, 76712 / City: Midsize
WACO H S
WACO ISD
WACO, 76710 / City: Midsize
UNIVERSITY H S
WACO ISD
WACO, 76706 / City: Midsize
MIDWAY MIDDLE
MIDWAY ISD
HEWITT, 76643 / Suburb: Midsize
TENNYSON MIDDLE
WACO ISD
WACO, 76710 / City: Midsize
CHINA SPRING H S
CHINA SPRING ISD
CHINA SPRING, 76633 / Rural: Fringe
RIVER VALLEY MIDDLE
MIDWAY ISD
MCGREGOR, 76657 / City: Midsize
LA VEGA H S
LA VEGA ISD
WACO, 76705 / Suburb: Midsize
CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE
WACO ISD
WACO, 76706 / City: Midsize
BELL'S HILL EL
WACO ISD
WACO, 76706 / City: Midsize
LAKE AIR MONTESSORI SCHOOL
WACO ISD
WACO, 76710 / City: Midsize
ROBINSON H S
ROBINSON ISD
ROBINSON, 76706 / Suburb: Midsize
CHINA SPRING EL
CHINA SPRING ISD
CHINA SPRING, 76633 / Rural: Fringe
LA VEGA EL
LA VEGA ISD
WACO, 76705 / Suburb: Midsize
HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - WACO
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NORTH TEXAS
BEVERLY HILLS, 76711 / Suburb: Midsize
PARK HILL EL
MIDWAY ISD
HEWITT, 76643 / Suburb: Midsize
DEAN HIGHLAND EL
WACO ISD
WACO, 76707 / City: Midsize
CONNALLY HIGH SCHOOL
CONNALLY ISD
WACO, 76705 / Suburb: Midsize
SOUTH BOSQUE EL
MIDWAY ISD
WACO, 76712 / Suburb: Midsize
LA VEGA INT H P MILES CAMPUS
LA VEGA ISD
WACO, 76705 / Suburb: Midsize
McLennan County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which McLennan County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Texas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the McLennan County public school directory?
The directory lists 113 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in McLennan County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this McLennan County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some McLennan County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 6 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in McLennan County?
Start with the 20 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this McLennan County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.