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Best Taylor County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 23,062 students in Taylor County, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 755 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Taylor County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, TX are Buffalo Gap Elementary School, Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science and Wylie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Taylor County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Gap Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
665 Vine St
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 572-3533
Gr: PK-3 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2034 Quantum Loop
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 794-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Wylie High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4502 Antilley Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-1181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Jim Ned Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9th & Garza
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7870
Gr: 7-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Wylie West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7650 Hardwick Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-6554
Gr: K-2 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Wylie East J High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1682 Colony Hill Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
318 Ave E
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 583-2256
Gr: PK-3 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Wylie West J High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-1910
Gr: 5-8 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Wylie West Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3158 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-7961
Gr: 3-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Wylie East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7401 Maple St
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2330
Gr: K-3 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
889 S 25th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Jim Ned High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9th & Garza
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7755
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Dyess Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6733 Jennings Dr
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3795
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1240 Lakeside Dr
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4995
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Merkel Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1602 Sth 5th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Ward Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3750 Paint Brush
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3666
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1717.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2034 Jeanette St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4770
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1818.
Alcorta Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2650 S 32nd St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3602
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1719 E N 10th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2341 Greenbriar Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2121.
Merkel Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Ash
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2222.
Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1026 N Pioneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4895
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2323.
Abilene High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-1731
Gr: 9-12 | 1,798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bassetti Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5749 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3720
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
702 S Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2626.
Clack Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Corsicana Ave
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-1961
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2727.
Trent Independent School District
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12821 E Interstate 20
Trent, TX 79561
(325) 862-6125
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2828.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2929.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3145 Barrow St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-5661
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3030.
Purcell Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3633 N 14th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4845
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
717 Buccaneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3745
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3232.
Mann Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2545 Mimosa Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 672-8493
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3333.
Cooper High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3639 Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3434.
Merkel High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 S 7th St
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3535.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2550 Vogel
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4945
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, TX include Buffalo Gap Elementary School, Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science and Wylie High School.
How many public schools are located in Taylor County?
46 public schools are located in Taylor County.
What percentage of students in Taylor County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Taylor County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Taylor County are often viewed compared to one another?

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