Schooling Information
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
School Districts
Axtell ISD Axtell I.S.D., looking to the future, desires to prepare its students for active participation in the twenty-first century. We as educators feel that it is the duty of the educational system to promote the realization of every student’s potential. |
Bosqueville ISD BOSQUEVILLE ISD exists to educate children to achieve their maximum potential in life; it is our responsibility to impact the future by ensuring students will be successful, productive adults. |
Bruceville-Eddy ISD "Educating our children to be productive in a changing future necessitates an excellent educational system. A system that can accomplish this mission must be characterized by quality, equity, and accountability." |
China Spring ISD The mission of the China Spring Independent School District is to provide a quality education to each individual student in the district. The district recognizes the need for a well rounded, disciplined, educational environment including academic, extra-curricular, and social experiences in order that students may become effective, participating members of society. |
Connally ISD The mission of Connally ISD is to ensure the highest quality instruction for all students using methods that will show positive results and consistent gains in academic performance to the maximum of each students abilities. By involving the total school community, the District will equip students with the life skills of effective communications,problem-solving, technological literacy, job responsibility, and teamwork necessary for productive citizenship and leadership in our global society. |
Crawford ISD is located in Crawford Texas and is home of the Tigers and Lady Tigers. Crawford High School is a 2A high school that was rated “Recognized” by the TEA. Crawford has been known for its excellence in sports and in academics. |
Gholson ISD Gholson Independent School District is a public school district based in Gholson, Texas The district has one school that serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve. In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. |
Hallsburg ISD – K-6 The Hallsburg ISD District is located in Waco, TX and includes 2 schools that serve 99 students in grades KG through 6. Hallsburg feeds into surrounding districts for high school students. |
La Vega ISD The mission of LVE is to.... Strive to create a positive and rigorous learning environment, which encourages high expectations for success through instruction that meets the needs of all students. Our school provides a safe, orderly, caring, and supportive environment. We strive to have parents, school staff, and our community actively involved in student learning, in an effort to instill a life-long love of learning. |
Mart ISD Mart Independent School District, in partnership with the home and community, is dedicated to providing every student a quality education in a safe and positive environment. |
McGregor ISD McGregor ISD will empower every student with skills, knowledge, and experience in a safe atmosphere of respect, communication, and cooperation, encouraging all to become responsible and productive citizens. |
Midway ISD Midway ISD is a sought-after district in the Central Texas area with nationally-recognized teachers, custom cutting-edge curricula, and supportive community involvement. Midway’s PK-12 enrollment has grown to more than 7,600 students at six elementary schools, two intermediate schools, a middle school and a high school, while maintaining the highest expectations in academics. |
Moody ISD will demonstrate a firm commitment and dedication to the relentless pursuit of excellence in every level and area of education. We will recognize and value the potential for every student to become the absolute best that they can be. |
Oglesby ISD The Oglesby Independent School District will enable students to become responsible and productive lifelong learners. Create and promote an atmosphere of excitement and curiosity about learning for all students through inspiration, exploration, and connection. Recognize the importance of high self-esteem and pride in a job well done. Produce problem solvers who can deal effectively in the real world. Enable students to communicate skillfully and responsibly. |
Riesel ISD As caring and conscientious administrators, teachers, parents, and community members of the Riesel Independent School District, we set forth and establish this educational philosophy for our children to enable them to lead productive lives in a rapidly changing technological environment. |
Robinson ISD Robinson ISD will develop leaders and productive citizens by cultivating a passion for learning and a desire for excellence. |
Waco ISD Waco ISD will ensure innovation and excellence in education, so all learners are prepared for productive engagement in a global society. |
Valley Mills ISD Mission Statement: Soaring for Excellence. District Motto: Improve Every Day. |
McLennan County Private Schools
First Woodway Christian School PK – 8th Grade Through investing in the lives of our students, First Woodway Christian School impacts the future by helping children develop into emotionally, spiritually, academically and physically mature adults who can contribute to society in positive ways. |
Live Oak Classical School PK – 12th Grades Live Oak Classical School strives to equip students to love God with all their hearts, souls, and minds (Matt. 22:37). We draw on the classical tools of learning to prepare students to reason clearly, communicate effectively, and act responsibly in the world–all for the glory of God. |
Parkview Christian Academy PK – 12th Grades Parkview Christian Academy is a private Christian school desiring to prepare today’s student to lead, guide, and direct tomorrow’s world to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through challenging, Bible-based curriculum. We offer a history of a loving atmosphere, challenging academics, superior athletics and other extracurricular activities, all at the most economical and affordable cost available to the community of Waco. |
Reicher Catholic High School 9th – 12th Grades Reicher Catholic High School exists to strengthen young men and women spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically so they can develop a Christ-like character along with a lifelong passion to learn thus enabling them to transform our world into a place of unconditional love, forgiveness, acceptance, integrity, and hope. |
Texas Christian Academy 5th – 12th Grades At Texas Christian Academy our mission is to develop & equip servant leaders for God’s glory, while providing excellence in education founded on a biblical worldview. We are an accredited college preparatory school offering 6th through 12th grade. Students enjoy non-selective sports and fine art programs associated with the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Service project help students bond and grow as servant leaders as they help families, the school, and organizations in Waco. |
Vanguard College Preparatory School 7th – 12th Grades Vanguard College Preparatory School is a non-parochial, independent school in Waco, Texas that prepares our students for academic success and fulfilling lives. The foundation of the Vanguard experience is based on our core values – rigor, responsibility, and respect. The community of Vanguard students, faculty, administrators, and parents is committed to a personalized learning experience that prepares each student to excel at the collegiate level. This commitment is what truly makes Vanguard Waco’s best high school. |
Veritas Varsity 8th - 12th Grades The purpose for Veritas Varsity Virtual School is to enhance the traditional approach to education with a program that excites students, encourages their active participation in the process of their education, and equips them for successful, productive lives. |
Waco Montessori School PK – 6th Grades The Montessori method of education evolved through many years of observation of children by Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori, an Italian educator, was also the first woman medical doctor in Italy. She believed that a child’s education should not be fragmented; rather, the whole child must be considered. The teacher must be a guide not only of children’s minds, but also a guide of their physical, spiritual and emotional lives. The Montessori approach helps prepare children for life by providing the tools of independence, self-discipline, and respect for themselves and others. |
Universities and Colleges
Baylor University Baylor University, a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, provides a vibrant campus community for more than 15,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. |
McLennan County Community College McLennan is a great place to start college life. You can find the perfect major, learn from award-winning instructors, enjoy unique classroom experiences and connect with other students. |
The University Center at MCC The University Center is a partnership between MCC and four-year institutions that agree to offer bachelor’s or graduate degrees on the MCC campus. The four-year universities are responsible for their degree programs and provide faculty members to instruct each course. The courses are taught by full time instructors, visiting professors, in two-way interactive classrooms, or by Internet. The courses are offered in a predictable sequence so that a student can earn a degree within a designated time period if they follow the proper course sequence and successfully complete each course. While most classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends, more day classes have become available and will continue to be offered as student demand increases. |
Texas State Technical College Texas State Technical College System is a coeducational two-year institution of higher education offering courses of study in technical vocational education for which there is demand within the State of Texas. Texas State Technical College System shall contribute to the educational and economic development of the State of Texas by offering occupationally oriented programs with supporting academic course work, emphasizing highly specialized advanced and emerging technical and vocational areas for certificates or associate degrees. |