Top 3 Best 79601 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,580 students in 79601, TX.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 79601 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79601, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79601, TX Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1719 E N 10th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
702 S Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #33.
Woodson Center For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Grades: 6-12
| 139 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 79601 Texas

79601, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
317 North 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4053
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
1450 North 17th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4795
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
226 Cr 503
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 548-2254
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Grades: 3-9
| n/a students
2442 Cedar St
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
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
949 Plum
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 671-4521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
949 Plum St
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
Grades: PK
| 405 students
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Grades: 7-8
| 97 students
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4729
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79601, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79601, TX include Taylor Elementary School, Craig Middle School and Woodson Center For Excellence.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79601?
3 public elementary schools are located in 79601.
What is the racial composition of students in 79601?
79601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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