Schools in Bellmead, TX¶
Public Schools¶
Bellmead is primarily served by the La Vega Independent School District (ISD).
La Vega ISD Schools¶
- La Vega Primary School (PK-K)
- La Vega Elementary School (1-3)
- La Vega Intermediate School - H.P. Miles Campus (4-6)
- La Vega Junior High School - George Dixon Campus (7-8)
- La Vega High School (9-12)
Ratings and Information¶
- TEA Accountability Rating: La Vega ISD received a 'D' (69/100) from the Texas Education Agency for 2025 — the third consecutive year scoring 69. Component scores: Student Achievement 64, School Progress 70, Closing the Gaps 66.
- Niche.com gives La Vega ISD an overall grade of 'C'. La Vega High School also receives a 'C+'.
- The district has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Charter Schools¶
There are also public charter schools in the greater Waco area that serve students from Bellmead, including:
- Rapoport Academy Public School
- Harmony Science Academy
- Premier High School - Waco
Private Schools¶
There are no private schools located directly within Bellmead, but several are in the nearby city of Waco:
- Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School (PK-12)
- Vanguard College Preparatory School (6-12)
- Eagle Christian Academy (PK-12)
- St. Paul's Episcopal School (PK-6)
Homeschooling¶
For families interested in homeschooling, there are several resources and associations available in the Central Texas area:
- Texas Home Educators (THE): A statewide organization that provides resources and support for homeschooling families.
- TheHomeSchoolMom.com: Lists various homeschool groups in Texas.
- Texas Home School Coalition (THSC): Offers a search tool to find local homeschool groups by city or zip code.
Sources: Niche.com, NeighborhoodScout.com, Wikipedia.org, and other web search results.