2024 Guide to Preschools & Private Education in Waco

Ambleside School of Waco is a private Christian liberal arts school serving K-8th grades (expanding to K-12). We are a member school of Ambleside Schools International, which has served thousands of students around the world with a Living Educationsince 1999. Our school provides this Living Education to families through the Ambleside method, which is rooted in the educational philosophy of British educator Charlotte M. Mason. Centered on Christ, we cultivate a relational learning atmosphere, shepherd students in the discipline of habit, and engage students with a living curriculum. Ultimately, it is our vision to see our students guided to author full and free lives, rich in relationship to God, self, others, ideas, work, and creation. We desire that our students become adults who cultivate their own intellectual and spiritual lives, lead their families well, love and serve their neighbors, and contribute to the flourishing of society  www.amblesidewaco.org

For over seven decades, Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School has been a cornerstone of private Catholic education in Waco. Spanning from PreK3 to 12th grade, our mission is to nurture both the academic and spiritual growth of our students. Our recent achievements speak volumes about our commitment to excellence and the enduring values of our Catholic faith. With the guidance of dynamic leadership, we continue to advance with vitality as we shape the future of student faith formation and academic education. In addition to our rigorous academic curriculum, we offer a rich array of extracurricular activities tailored to diverse interests. From athletics (4th-12th grade) to robotics (5th-12th grade), drum line, TAPPS academics, and student government, there’s something for every student to explore and excel in. We invite you to explore Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School for your child’s academic and spiritual growth. Visit us at 2102 North 23rd Street, Waco, Texas, or call us at 254-752-8349. For more information, please visit our website at www.bishopreicher.com.

Ivy Kids of Waco is an early learning center for children ages six weeks to five years old. In addition, we also provide fun, engaging summer camps and a structured before/after school program for ages five to twelve years old! While providing a safe, nurturing environment is always our top priority, Ivy Kids of Waco goes beyond! Our innovative MultiPrep® curriculum is designed to meet each child’s unique learning style and strengths, promoting confidence and a lifelong love for learning. Inspired by Dr. Howard Gardner, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, our multiple intelligences-based approach encourages academic excellence through active learning. When you walk into our classrooms, you will see children interacting with peers and engaged in unique, hands-on learning opportunities! In addition to our academics, we believe it is important to grow each child as a whole. Through our World Changers® character development program, children learn to be their best selves and future leaders in their communities. As for nutrition, we provide snacks and meals designed through our BrainBites® nutrition program to promote brain development, information processing, language skills, and behavioral development, while helping establish healthy habits for life. Ivy Kids of Waco strives to be a "home away from home," for the children and families we serve. Our top-notch priority is to love, grow, and nurture the children we serve. We can't wait for children and families to fall in love with our school and culture here at Ivy Kids of Waco! https://www.ivykids.com/listing/ivy-kids-of-waco/  

The Primrose Balanced Learning Venture Program is designed for children ages 3 to 5 years old who attend the Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten classrooms.   Our exclusive Balanced Learning approach balances traditional early learning theories with modern wisdom to address children’s individual learning styles, helping to empower every child to reach his potential. A panel of nationally-recognized experts regularly assess and continuously innovate to ensure our curriculum is aligned with leading philosophies and meets the latest early learning standards. What We Teach: Language and Literacy: Emergent literacy refers to the beginning steps in learning to read. Literacy starts with recognizing sound patterns and individual sounds in words. With the Primrose proprietary literacy program, children associate sounds with letters of the alphabet and manipulate sounds in words through blending, segmenting, and substituting sounds. Math: The Primrose proprietary math program introduces counting, number recognition, measuring, geometry and patterning. But math is more than numbers and shapes – children also learn reasoning, communication, and problem-solving strategies as they play and explore with their teachers carefully guiding them. Primrose school of Waco at Woodway | 118 Burnett Court, Woodway, TX 76712 | 254-741-1541 | www.primrosewoodway.com | Serving Infants – Pre-Kindergarten And After School Age Children    

Summit School is a PK-8th grade (with plans to grow to 12th grade) school located on 35-acres in Lorena, TX.  Summit School was created 5 years ago to change the face of education.  Our goal has remained constant since that first day:  to develop a new school design that adapts to meet learners where they are, and then helps them to pursue their interests and passions on a pathway to college and career success.  Our forward thinking educational design combines academic excellence through high quality student work, character development, and real world adventures to develop confident and creative problem solvers who thrive in and contribute to our dynamic world. www.summitwaco.org

Valor Preparatory Academy is Waco’s only accredited pre-K through 12th grade university-model, classical school. Valor successfully combines the best of traditional private schooling with the benefits and individualized nature of homeschooling. At Valor, we are distinctly Christian and exist to develop passionate disciples of Jesus who know the true, do the good, love the beautiful and are prepared to courageously influence culture for the glory of God. In addition to a robust educational program, discipleship and mentoring occur in extracurricular offerings such as TAPPS athletics, Fine Arts and meaningful trips to various locations within the United States. To learn more about Valor, its affordable tuition, and the admissions process, we invite you to visit ValorPrep.com or email [email protected].