Schools in Sanger Heights, Waco¶
Public Schools¶
Sanger Heights is served by Waco Independent School District (WISD).
Waco ISD Schools Serving the Sanger Heights Area¶
| School | Address | Grades | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provident Heights Elementary | 2415 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76707 | PK–5 | D (TEA 2025) |
| West Avenue Elementary | 1101 N 15th St, Waco, TX 76707 | PK–5 | C (TEA 2025) |
| G.W. Carver Middle School | Waco, TX 76707 | 6–8 | F (TEA 2025; 3rd consecutive F — TEA intervention warning) |
| 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.
Campus Ratings and Information (TEA 2025)¶
Provident Heights Elementary * TEA Rating (2025): D — note: prior descriptions of this campus as "top 20% of Texas public schools" are outdated * Enrollment: Approximately 371–398 students (PK–5) * Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 * Demographics: 95% minority enrollment (majority Hispanic) * Free/Reduced Lunch: High percentage of economically disadvantaged students
West Avenue Elementary * TEA Rating (2025): C * STAAR reading proficiency (2024-25): 32% of 3rd graders, 26% of 4th graders, 52% of 5th graders at/above proficiency
G.W. Carver Middle School * TEA Rating (2025): F — 3rd consecutive F (2023, 2024, 2025) * One of 5 Waco ISD campuses that received an official TEA accountability warning at the start of 2025-26 school year: must improve within two more years or face mandatory state intervention (possible school closure or replacement of elected school board with state appointees) * Waco ISD board approved a turnaround plan; Instruction Partners is providing classroom observation and PLC coaching support * Source: Waco Tribune-Herald
Historical Note¶
Sanger Avenue Elementary School was a historic Waco ISD campus that served the Sanger Heights community for decades. Its history is documented by the Waco History Project.
Waco ISD District Overview¶
Waco ISD serves approximately 14,000 students across the city.
- 2025 TEA District Rating: D (63/100) — 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.
- Financial: Superior financial rating for the 20th consecutive year.
- For current TEA ratings, see TXschools.gov.
Private Schools¶
There are no private schools within Sanger Heights. 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
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), Public School Review, Niche.com, NeighborhoodScout, Waco History Project, TXschools.gov (TEA).