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Best Downtown Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,920 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco, TX.

The top-ranked public schools in Downtown are Cesar Chavez Middle School and G W Carver Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Downtown, Waco, TX public schools have an score of 14% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Cesar Chavez Middle School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
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700 S 15th St
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 750-3736

Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #22.

G W Carver Middle School

Charter School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
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1601 J J Flewellen Rd
Waco, TX 76704
(254) 754-5491

Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco, TX?

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco, TX include Cesar Chavez Middle School and G W Carver Middle School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco?

3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco?

the neighborhood of Downtown, Waco public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).