For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 514 students in the neighborhood of Park Central Area, Abilene, TX.
The top-ranked public school in Park Central Area is Ward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Park Central Area, Abilene, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Park Central Area, Abilene, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ward Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3750 Paint Brush
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3666
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3666
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Park Central Area, Abilene, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Park Central Area, Abilene, TX include Ward Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Park Central Area, Abilene?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Park Central Area, Abilene.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Park Central Area, Abilene?
the neighborhood of Park Central Area, Abilene public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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