Schools in Brookview, Waco¶
Public Schools¶
Brookview is served by Waco Independent School District (WISD). The nearest elementary school, Crestview Elementary, is adjacent to the neighborhood on North New Road.
Waco ISD Schools Serving the Brookview Area¶
| School | Address | Grades | Niche Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Elementary | 4701 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76710 | PK–5 | D (TEA 2025) |
| Tennyson Middle School | 1200 N 42nd St, Waco, TX 76710 | 6–8 | C (TEA 2025) |
| Waco High School | 2020 N 42nd St, Waco, TX 76710 | 9–12 | D (TEA 2025) |
Note: School assignment depends on specific address. Verify your attendance zone at wacoisd.org.
TEA 2025 Campus Ratings (Released August 2025)¶
| Campus | 2025 TEA Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crestview Elementary | D | Only ~19% of 3rd graders proficient in STAAR Reading (vs. 52% statewide) |
| Tennyson Middle School | C | Improved from D in prior cycle |
| Waco High School | D | Score ~61; three consecutive D grades with declining scores |
Waco ISD District Overview¶
Waco ISD serves approximately 14,000 students across the city.
- 2025 TEA District Rating: D (score: 63) — 4th consecutive D. A 5th consecutive D would trigger potential TEA state takeover.
- 8 of 25 campuses received F grades in 2025; 6 received Ds
- Crestview Elementary: Adjacent to Brookview. D rating; among the lowest-performing elementary campuses in the district.
- Tennyson Middle School: C rating (2025) — one of 8 schools in Waco ISD receiving a C. Improvement over prior D.
- Waco High School: D rating (score ~61). One of two comprehensive high schools. Offers dual credit, AP courses, and CTE programs.
- Financial accountability: Waco ISD received a Superior financial rating for the 20th consecutive year (separate from academic A-F).
Sources: TEA TXschools.gov, Texas Tribune Schools Explorer, KWBU, Waco Tribune-Herald.
Private Schools¶
There are no private schools within Brookview. Nearby private options include:
- Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School (PK–12) — Waco
- Vanguard College Preparatory School (6–12) — Waco
- Eagle Christian Academy (PK–12) — Waco
- Valor Preparatory Academy — western Waco area
Homeschooling¶
Resources for homeschooling families in the Central Texas area:
- Texas Home Educators (THE): Statewide organization providing resources and support.
- Texas Home School Coalition (THSC): Search tool to find local homeschool groups.
- TheHomeSchoolMom.com: Lists homeschool groups in Texas.
Sources: Waco ISD (wacoisd.org), Niche.com, TXschools.gov (TEA), Homes.com Brookview Neighborhood Guide.