Vanguard College Preparatory School is a non-parochial, independent school in Waco, Texas that prepares our students for academic success and fulfilling lives. The foundation of the Vanguard experience is based on our core values - rigor, responsibility, and respect. The community of Vanguard students, faculty, administrators, and parents is committed to a personalized learning experience that prepares each student to excel at the collegiate level. Our school routinely has students who are named National Merit Scholars, and Vanguard's average SAT scores are well above the state average. In addition, our class size is 13 students, with a student to teacher ration well below the state of Texas average. One of the best ways to understand what makes Vanguard special is to visit our campus.