Schools in Richland Hills, Waco, TX¶
Public Schools¶
Richland Hills is served by the Waco Independent School District (WISD).
Waco ISD Schools Serving the 76710 Area¶
| School | Address | Grades | TEA 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Elementary | 1120 N New Rd, Waco, TX 76710 | PK–5 | D |
| Lake Air Montessori School | 4601 Cobbs Dr, Waco, TX 76710 | PK–8 | C (score 78 — highest in Waco ISD) |
| Hillcrest PDS Magnet | 4225 Pine Ave, Waco, TX 76710 | PK–5 | C (improved from D; #1 ranked Waco ISD elementary on SchoolDigger) |
| Tennyson Middle School | 6100 Tennyson Dr, Waco, TX 76710 | 6–8 | C |
| Waco High School | 2020 N 42nd St, Waco, TX 76710 | 9–12 | D |
Note: School zoning boundaries do not always match zip code boundaries. Families should verify their assigned campus directly with Waco ISD.
Ratings and Information (TEA 2025)¶
- Waco ISD District Rating: D (63/100) — 4th consecutive D (ratings released August 2025). A 5th consecutive D would trigger potential TEA state takeover.
- 8 of 25 campuses received F grades; 6 received Ds.
- Lake Air Montessori (score 78) is the highest-performing Waco ISD campus overall; Hillcrest PDS Magnet is ranked #1 among elementary schools on SchoolDigger, also with a C and reading proficiency ~52%.
- Hillcrest PDS Magnet: C (2025) — improved from D the prior year.
- Financial: Waco ISD received a Superior financial rating for the 20th consecutive year.
- Waco ISD serves approximately 14,000 students across the district.
- For individual campus ratings, see TXschools.gov.
Charter Schools¶
Residents also have access to public charter schools in the area:
- Harmony Science Academy (Waco) — 1900 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76710 (directly within the neighborhood)
- Rapoport Academy Public School
- Premier High School - Waco
Private Schools¶
There are no private K-12 schools directly within the Richland Hills neighborhood. Options in the broader Waco area include:
- 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 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.
Sources: Waco ISD (wacoisd.org), NCES School Search, Texas Education Agency, and other web search results.