Surrounding Communities  /  No. 05

McGregor

McGregor is a real small town with a real Main Street. Brick storefronts, a hometown Bulldog crowd and acreage on every side; set between Waco and Temple for families who split the drive.

6,161

Population · 2024 Census estimate

25–35 min

Drive to downtown Waco

Bulldogs

McGregor ISD

The Schools

DistrictMcGregor ISD
High school mascotBulldogs
UIL classification3A Division I
High school enrollment439
TEA rating, 2026

C

Score 77 of 100

Where to Eat

  1. 01Coach's Bar-B-QueBarbecue
  2. 02Gus's DeliSandwiches & soup
  3. 03The Coffee Shop CafeHometown cafe
  4. 04Papi TacoTacos & burgers
  5. 05Milano's PizzaPizza

Where to Play

  • 01Amsler ParkSwimming pool, splash pad and a nine-hole disc golf course
  • 02Launch Pad ParkYouth baseball and softball, plus a rocket-themed playground
  • 03Legacy Park
  • 04Bewley Park
  • 05Kasting Park
  • 06Mother Neff State ParkTexas' first state park; a short drive south

The Drive

About 25–35 min to downtown Waco off-peak via Highway 84. Add 10 to 20 minutes during weekday rush hour.

Population: U.S. Census Bureau. School rating: Texas Education Agency 2026 A–F accountability (district). Classification and enrollment: UIL 2026–28 realignment. Drive times are approximate. School boundaries change; confirm zoning for any specific address.

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