For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,736 students in 79601, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 393 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 79601, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79601, TX are Taylor Elementary School, Craig Middle School and Woodson Center For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79601 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 79601, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79601, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1719 E N 10th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 S Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4100
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #33.
Woodson Center For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Grades: 7-12
| 175 students
Rank: #44.
Daep
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4150
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4150
Grades: 6-12
| 66 students
79601, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abilene State School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
317 North 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4053
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4053
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
1450 North 17th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4795
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4795
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
226 Cr 503
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 548-2254
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 548-2254
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
Harmony Family Services (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Grades: 3-9
| n/a students
2442 Cedar St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4120
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sam Houston (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
School Age Mothers (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
949 Plum
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 671-4521
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 671-4521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Woodson Early Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
949 Plum St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Grades: PK
| 52 students
Woodson Ecc (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
520 N 9th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Grades: PK
| 405 students
Woodson Project Pass Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Grades: 7-8
| 97 students
Woodson Skill Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4729
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4729
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79601, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79601, TX include Taylor Elementary School, Craig Middle School and Woodson Center For Excellence.
How many public schools are located in 79601, TX?
4 public schools are located in 79601, TX.
What percentage of students in 79601, TX go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 79601, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79601, TX?
79601, TX public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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