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Waco’s Premier Private School for Over 50 Years
Athletics
The Athletics Program encourages students to grow through both triumph and defeat and teaches lifelong skills including discipline, accountability, and teamwork.
Arts
Creativity is an essential part of any vibrant and bold endeavor. Inherent and universal, creativity allows us to better understand ourselves as individuals and as community members.
Academics
Vanguard cultivates a lifelong love of learning by nurturing intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills, and a growth mindset.
60
Team State Titles and over 20 Athletic teams
13
Zip Codes and 6 Countries
15
Student Clubs
12
2026 AP Scholars
16
Nationalities represented by the student body
1:10
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
100%
Of graduates matriculate to four-year colleges
65%
Faculty has Masters or Ph.D
Building Opportunity
Education at Vanguard goes beyond academics. We intentionally develop the whole student, nurturing growth in mind, body, and character. By integrating our core values, traditions, and strengths in academics, arts, and athletics, we equip students with the tools they need to thrive in college and beyond.
Our Core Values
We prepare students for life by helping them face challenges with confidence, integrity, and resilience.
Love of Learning
We inspire a lifelong pursuit of knowledge by developing curiosity, critical thinking, and strong character through our guiding values.
Traditions
Vanguard hosts meaningful events throughout the year that celebrate our students, faculty, and community while supporting the future of our school.
Lifelong Connections
Our diverse community and global network of over 1,300 alumni create connections that last a lifetime.
