Very Good
#192 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 22% of private schools
Live Oak Classical School
School
400 S 4TH ST, Waco, TX 76706
Enrollment
447
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
447
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#192 of 883
In Waco
#2 of 9
public schools
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About Live Oak Classical School
Live Oak Classical School is a private school in Waco, TX. Live Oak Classical School serves approximately 447 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Live Oak Classical School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 7.2:1 students to teachers, Live Oak Classical School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Live Oak Classical School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Live Oak Classical School compares to 52 public schools serving similar grades in Waco, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Live Oak Classical School (this school) | 7.3 |
| KENDRICK EL | 3.3 |
| CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE | 5.2 |
| PAUL AND JANE MEYER PUBLIC H S | 8.6 |
| QUINN CAMPUS PUBLIC MIDDLE | 4.3 |
| WEST AVENUE EL | 3.9 |
| G L WILEY OPPORTUNITY CENTER | 5.5 |
| J H HINES EL | 3.8 |
| BELL'S HILL EL | 5.6 |
| BROOK AVENUE EL | 3.4 |
| G W CARVER MIDDLE | 5.8 |
| METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME | 4.8 |
| AUDRE AND BERNARD RAPOPORT ACADEMY | 3.2 |
| PROVIDENT HEIGHTS EL | 4.9 |
| CHALLENGE ACADEMY | — |
| SOUTH WACO EL | 3.2 |
| CHALLENGE ACADEMY | 5.5 |
| CHALLENGE ACADEMY | — |
| CHALLENGE ACADEMY | — |
| MCLENNAN COUNTY CHALLENGE ACADEMY | — |
| CHALLENGE ACADEMY | — |
Showing 20 of 52 schools. View all schools in Waco
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
400 S 4TH ST, Waco, TX 76706
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Live Oak Classical School may also want to explore other schools in the area. REICHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 2.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, G L WILEY OPPORTUNITY CENTER (rated 5.5/10, 1.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Waco, see our Waco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST PAULS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Waco | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| KENDRICK EL Waco | 0.6 mi | 3.3 |
| CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE Waco | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| QUINN CAMPUS PUBLIC MIDDLE Waco | 1.2 mi | 4.3 |
| PAUL AND JANE MEYER PUBLIC H S Waco | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| G L WILEY OPPORTUNITY CENTER Waco | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| J H HINES EL Waco | 1.3 mi | 3.8 |
| SUMMIT SCHOOL WACO Waco | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| BELL'S HILL EL Waco | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| WACO MONTESSORI SCHOOL Waco | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| WEST AVENUE EL Waco | 1.3 mi | 3.9 |
| G W CARVER MIDDLE Waco | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| BROOK AVENUE EL Waco | 1.6 mi | 3.4 |
| AUDRE AND BERNARD RAPOPORT ACADEMY Waco | 1.9 mi | 3.2 |
| CHALLENGE ACADEMY Waco | 2.1 mi | — |
| METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME Waco | 1.9 mi | 4.8 |
| PROVIDENT HEIGHTS EL Waco | 1.9 mi | 4.9 |
| SOUTH WACO EL Waco | 2.3 mi | 3.2 |
| HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - WACO Beverly Hills | 2.3 mi | 5.7 |
| REICHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Waco | 2.3 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76706 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,277
Median Home Value
$180,600
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
Population
40,668
College Educated
22.6%
Homeownership
38.9%
Avg Commute
17.3 min
Poverty Rate
32.4%
Median Age
23.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Tomball, TX | 7.3 |
| ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Bryan, TX | 7.3 |
| UNIVERSAL ACADEMY Irving, TX | 7.3 |
| WELLMAN-UNION SCHOOL Wellman, TX | 7.3 |
| BURTON ADVENTIST ACADEMY Arlington, TX | 7.2 |
| ROPES SCHOOL Ropesville, TX | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Live Oak Classical School
What grades does Live Oak Classical School serve?
Live Oak Classical School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Live Oak Classical School?
Live Oak Classical School has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Classical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Classical School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Live Oak Classical School rank in TX?
Live Oak Classical School ranks #192 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Live Oak Classical School's MySchoolScout rating?
Live Oak Classical School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Live Oak Classical School a private school?
Yes, Live Oak Classical School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Live Oak Classical School a religious school?
Live Oak Classical School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- McLennan County
- Phone
- (254) 714-1008
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