For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,089 students in the neighborhood of Parkdale Viking Hills, Waco, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Parkdale Viking Hills are Tennyson Middle School, Harmony Science Academy (Waco) and Parkdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Parkdale Viking Hills, Waco, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Parkdale Viking Hills, Waco, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tennyson Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Tennyson Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1440
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-1440
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Science Academy (Waco)
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 751-7878
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 751-7878
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Parkdale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Edmond
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2170
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2170
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Parkdale Viking Hills, Waco, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Parkdale Viking Hills, Waco, TX include Tennyson Middle School, Harmony Science Academy (Waco) and Parkdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Parkdale Viking Hills, Waco?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Parkdale Viking Hills, Waco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Parkdale Viking Hills, Waco?
the neighborhood of Parkdale Viking Hills, Waco public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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