Lorena Elementary

Lorena Elementary sits in a small, tight-knit community just south of Waco, where the pace is a little slower and neighbors actually know each other's names. The school punches well above its size, with especially strong science scores that stand out even among much larger districts in the region. Families drawn to small-town Texas living with solid academics — and who want their kids to feel like individuals rather than faces in a crowd — tend to love what Lorena has to offer.