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Schools in Cameron Park

Cameron Park neighborhood is served by Waco Independent School District (WISD) for public education, and is home to Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School — one of the most significant private schools in the Waco metro area. The district received a D rating (score 63) from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for 2024–25, its fourth consecutive D.

Waco ISD District Overview

  • Enrollment: ~13,488 students
  • Demographics: 90% minority; 66.4% economically disadvantaged; 11% bilingual/ELL
  • TEA District Rating (2024–25): D (score 63)
  • Financial Rating: Superior (20th consecutive year)

Public Elementary

Cedar Ridge Elementary School - Grades: PK–5 - District: Waco ISD - Niche Rating: C - Notes: The assigned elementary for much of the Cameron Park / North Waco area. Reflects the district-wide pattern of elementary schools struggling on state accountability measures.

Public Middle School

G.W. Carver Middle School - Grades: 6–8 - District: Waco ISD - Niche Rating: C - Notes: Serves the Cameron Park and broader north side attendance zone

Public High School

Waco High School - Address: 2020 N. 42nd St., Waco, TX 76710 - Grades: 9–12 - Niche Rating: B– - Notes: One of two Waco ISD comprehensive high schools; serves the north and northwest portions of the attendance area; underwent major renovation and rebranding in recent years; stronger reputation than the district's other comprehensive high school

Private School — Flagship Option

Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School (Within the Neighborhood) - Address: 2102 N. 23rd St., Waco, TX 76708 - Phone: (254) 752-0285 - Website: bishopreicher.com - Grades: Pre-K through Grade 12 - Niche Rating: A — one of the highest-rated schools in the Waco metro - Affiliation: Roman Catholic; Diocese of Austin - Notes: Bishop Reicher is the premier private K–12 option in Waco. Located directly within the Cameron Park neighborhood on N. 23rd Street, it draws students from across the metro area. Its presence within the neighborhood is a meaningful amenity for families with children who prioritize private education. Open to non-Catholic families.

Magnet / Open Enrollment Options

  • Lake Air Montessori Magnet School — 4601 Cobbs Dr., Waco, TX 76710; PK3–8; highest-rated WISD campus; open by application district-wide
  • Paul and Jane Meyer Public High School — Top-ranked charter high school in Waco
  • Harmony School of Innovation – Waco — Charter network campus

Summary for Families

The Cameron Park neighborhood offers a notable split: WISD public schools rate C to B–, reflecting district-wide challenges, but Bishop Louis Reicher — located within walking distance for many neighborhood residents — provides a genuinely strong private option (Pre-K through 12) at a single campus. For families who can access private education, Cameron Park is unusually well-positioned.

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