South Bosque Elementary School

Principal Grygar is kind, articulate and caring of the students and any parent concerns. My daughter seems to be doing well, even though she had to repeat a grade coming from private school. There is pressure to conform and the STARR tests are very stressful. Mild bullying seems overlooked. A few of the teachers seem quick to blame the parent for absolutely anything that is amiss, even though the student is at school all day under their supervision. Side note and although this certain teacher is no longer on staff, I do not believe she had adequate knowledge or training to teach math to 5th graders who needed extra assistance. There is no math tutoring available for those struggling. Overall, this school is a way better choice over Waco ISD. I do recommend. Parentsquare app communication is almost daily with updates.

Had many incidents with the teachers at this school being unprofessional and even careless too the safety of my child. Will never let my kids go back.

We started in 2nd grade. Loved the required uniforms and all of the teachers we came across seem absolutely wonderful. Principal Purdy was wonderful as well. (She is no longer there as of 2025). My daughter loved the environment and I watched her thrive. We were able to stay from 2nd grade to 4th grade. Every year the tuition raised, until we finally could not afford to pay. The price is currently $8k. We transferred to the local public school where it was determined my daughter was academicly behind a year and was made to repeat a grade. She went from A's and B's at private school to barely passing grades in public school and completely failing math.

We love Chapel Park. The staff and families are wonderful and provide a great place for our kids to learn and grow.