Surrounding Communities  /  No. 01

Woodway

Woodway is where Waco slows down. Live oaks over winding streets; Saturday mornings at the arboretum; Friday nights under the Midway lights. It sits on the west edge of the city with Lake Waco at its back, so the drive downtown stays short and the evenings stay quiet.

9,686

Population · 2024 Census estimate

15–20 min

Drive to downtown Waco

Panthers

Midway ISD

The Schools

DistrictMidway ISD
High school mascotPanthers
UIL classification6A
High school enrollment2,647
TEA rating, 2026

A

Score 90 of 100

Where to Eat

  1. 01The Butcher's CellarSmall plates & wine
  2. 02Helberg BarbecueTexas barbecue
  3. 03OneThirtyFive PrimeSteakhouse
  4. 04Luigi's of WoodwayItalian
  5. 05Leal's Mexican RestaurantTex-Mex

Where to Play

  • 01Carleen Bright Arboretum16 acres of gardens, a nature trail and a free summer splash pad
  • 02Woodway ParkAbout four miles of wooded trails for running and riding

The Drive

About 15–20 min to downtown Waco off-peak. Add 10 to 20 minutes during weekday rush hour, and a little more while I-35 construction continues.

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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