For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,641 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 34% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79601, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1719 E N 10th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
702 S Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4100
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Woodson Center For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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?
4 public elementary schools are located in 79601.
What is the racial composition of students in 79601?
79601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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