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You can call Vanguard admissions office at (254) 772-8111, and we are happy to tell you about our school and answer your questions. We are also happy to send you information and a virtual tour video.

We encourage a tour of our school and a shadow day on campus. Contact the Admissions Office to set up an appointment – Email Admissions or 772-8111.

You can also fill out an inquiry form or application to talk with our Admissions Team.

Vanguard College Preparatory School will be participating in the TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Accounts program, formerly known as Education Savings Account or vouchers, is expected to open its application process for parents on February 4, 2026.

Families may apply for the program through the Odyssey Portal run by the Texas Comptroller, which will allow them to be considered for available TEFA funds. If awarded, the parent must authorize Odyssey to send the funds directly to Vanguard, where they will be applied to tuition and other eligible school-related expenses.

Vanguard’s enrollment / admissions criteria and FACTS tuition assistance program will not change as a result of its TEFA participation.

https://educationfreedom.texas.gov/

We have on average 300 students in grades 6-12 

Vanguard is launched a 6th Grade Class  Fall of 2023

Our average class is 13 students per class. Some are larger and smaller in order to enhance the classroom atmosphere.

Vanguard offers 16 Advance Placement Classes and some Dual Credit Classes

We have students from 16 different zip codes across Central Texas attending Vanguard, along with International students from Brazil, South Korea, Cambodia, Indonesia, Spain, Italy, and China.

Students come to Vanguard from local Public Schools and many local private schools.

The NEW enrolled students in 2019-2022 came from Waco ISD, Midway ISD, Crawford ISD, Robinson ISD, China Spring ISD, Gatesville ISD, Bosqueville ISD, Copperas Cove ISD, Live Oak, ECA, Waco Montessori, St. Paul, Rapoport, Valor, and Woodway Christian.

Yes! Spanish, Latin, Student Council, Class Government, Mountainview Mentors, FCA, Chess, Entrepreneurs, Outdoor Club, Mock Trial, Debate, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Chemistry, Glee, Environmental Club, Viking Line and Drum Line.

Vanguard offers international trips for High School. 

• 2025 Spain
• 2025 – June 14th Alumni/Parents Japan and Korea
• 2026 – Washington DC -Spring Break
• 2026 June – Japan
• 2027-England 
• 2028 – Italy 

Vanguard is very proud of our College Preparation Class. Students are being prepared each day for college and beyond.

Over the last five years, we have had 95% of our students meet the English benchmark for college readiness, which is determined by ACT.

Last 5 years: Average SAT score 1258 compared to national average of 1024, Average ACT score 26 compared to national average of 20, 21 students were recognized in the National Merit Scholarship Program, 4 finalists in National Merit Scholarship Program, Total scholarship earnings of +$21.8M

Vanguard has produced 36 National Merit Semifinalists in the past 10 years. Forty-one of them were selected as National Merit Finalists.

One-hundred percent of Vanguard graduates attend a college or university, many of which are highly selective institutions such as Rice University, Stanford, New York University, Princeton University, the University of Chicago, Georgetown University, Davidson College, Duke University, and the United States Naval Academy.