For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,861 students in 79603, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79603, TX are Martinez Elementary School, Mann Middle School and Stafford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79603 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79603, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79603, TX Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4160
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mann Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Mimosa Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 672-8493
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 672-8493
Grades: 6-8
| 879 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1026 N Pioneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4895
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4895
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Purcell Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3633 N 14th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4845
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4845
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: #55.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Vogel
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4945
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4945
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Learning Center
Alternative School
2002 Jameson St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4150
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4150
Grades: 4-11
| 4 students
79603, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2726 North 18th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4820
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4820
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
1200 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-3791
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-3791
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
3600 Sherry Ln
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
New J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
842 Mockingbird
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 554-7500
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 554-7500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1840 N 8th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(915) 671-5021
Abilene, TX 79603
(915) 671-5021
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79603, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79603, TX include Martinez Elementary School, Mann Middle School and Stafford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79603?
6 public elementary schools are located in 79603.
What is the racial composition of students in 79603?
79603 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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