Waxahachie offers a complete educational pipeline from pre-kindergarten through higher education, with a public school district that has grown significantly alongside the community. Physician families will find a range of schooling options including public schools, private Christian schools, and two post-secondary institutions within the city.
Waxahachie ISD is the primary public school system serving the city. As of the 2024-2025 school year, the district serves approximately 11,052 students across 19 campuses.
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Students | ~11,052 |
| Campuses | 19 (including elementary, middle, and high schools) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Graduation Rate | 94–96% |
| Math Proficiency | 40% at or above state proficiency level |
| Reading Proficiency | 52% at or above state proficiency level |
| District Testing Rank | Top 50% among Texas school districts |
| Average Teacher Salary | $62,931 |
The district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for graduation rate (top 10%), student diversity (top 1%), and student body size (top 1%). The district is growing rapidly alongside the community, and new campus capacity has been a continuing focus.
Waxahachie High School serves approximately 3,109 students and maintains a graduation rate of approximately 95%. The school offers AP coursework, dual credit opportunities, and a broad extracurricular program including athletics, fine arts, and academic competition. Average SAT score for the 2022-2023 class was 1,021.
Physicians seeking private school options will find several choices within Waxahachie.
Nelson University Formerly the Waxahachie campus of Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Nelson University is a private, faith-based institution located within the city. The university occupies the historic campus originally built for Trinity University in 1902 and awards degrees primarily in ministry, theology, and related fields. In 2023, the institution awarded 566 degrees.
Navarro College — Waxahachie Campus Navarro College is a public community college with a campus in Waxahachie offering two-year associate degree programs, workforce training, and continuing education. It provides an accessible pathway to higher education for local students and serves as a feeder institution for four-year universities.
Physician families seeking additional academic options for themselves or older children have access to a wide range of universities within the DFW metro.
