For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,116 students in New Waverly, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in New Waverly, TX are New Waverly Elementary School, New Waverly Intermediate School and New Waverly J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Waverly, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in New Waverly have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Waverly, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 Fm 1375 W
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2900
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2900
Gr: PK-3 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
New Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 Fm 1375 W
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6601
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6601
Gr: 4-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
New Waverly J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 Front St
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2246
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2246
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
New Waverly High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9464 Hyw 75 S
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
143 Forest Service Rd #233
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Waverly, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in New Waverly, TX include New Waverly Elementary School, New Waverly Intermediate School and New Waverly J High School.
How many public schools are located in New Waverly?
5 public schools are located in New Waverly.
What is the racial composition of students in New Waverly?
New Waverly public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in New Waverly are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in New Waverly include: Thomas Buzbee Vocational School vs. New Waverly High School
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