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#358 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 40% of private schools

Summit School Waco

Elementary School · Waco, TX

A private elementary school in Waco, TX serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

1910 AUSTIN AVE, Waco, TX 76701

  • 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index40%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Enrollment60
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Summit School Waco sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,558/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$24,593

Median rent

$1,008/mo

College educated

31.9%

Homeownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

40.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White76.7%
Hispanic8.3%
Black6.7%
Two or More6.7%
Asian1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Waco Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–60.2 mi152Compare →
Bell's Hill ELEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.6 mi781Compare →
West Avenue ELEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–50.9 mi276Compare →
Provident Heights ELEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–51.0 mi398Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Summit School Waco is listed in Waco, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Summit School Waco

Summit School Waco is a private elementary school in Waco, TX, serving approximately 60 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 883 private schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Summit School Waco

What grades does Summit School Waco serve?

Summit School Waco serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Summit School Waco?

Summit School Waco has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit School Waco?

The student-teacher ratio at Summit School Waco is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Summit School Waco rank in TX?

Summit School Waco ranks #358 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Summit School Waco's MySchoolScout rating?

Summit School Waco has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Summit School Waco a private school?

Yes, Summit School Waco is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Summit School Waco a religious school?

Summit School Waco has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
60
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
McLennan County
Area population (ZIP 76701)
1,732
Area median age
33.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76701; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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