Waco, Texas - Education

Education

Waco Independent School District serves most of the city of Waco. However, Midway ISD, Connally ISD, China Spring ISD, La Vega ISD and Bosqueville ISD also serve parts of Waco. There are four main high schools in Waco city limits: Waco High School (Waco ISD), A.J. Moore Academy (Waco ISD), University High School (Waco ISD), and Midway High School (Midway ISD). The schools are all major rivals in sports, academics and pride; with the exception of A.J. Moore which does not offer sports.It used to offer swimming in the past, but no longer does. Public charter high schools including Rapoport Academy, EOAC Charter School and Premier High School of Waco serve the McLennan County area. Local private and parochial schools include Vanguard College Preparatory School, Live Oak Classical School, Texas Christian Academy, and Reicher Catholic High School.

There are three institutions of higher learning in Waco:

  • Baylor University
  • McLennan Community College
  • Texas State Technical College

In the past, several other higher education institutions were located in Waco:

  • AddRan Male & Female College (now Texas Christian University)
  • The Catholic College
  • The Independent Biblical and Industrial School
  • Central Texas College (unrelated to the current school)
  • Paul Quinn College
  • A&M College
  • The Gurley School
  • Waco Business College
  • Toby's Practical Business College
  • Provident Sanatarium
  • The Training School

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