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Best Taylor County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 7,554 students in Taylor County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Taylor County, TX are Buffalo Gap Elementary School, Lawn Elementary School and Dyess Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Crockett Early Headstart
Alternative School
3282 S 13th
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
Gr: PK | 131 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Long Early Learning Center
3600 Sherry Ln
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Gr: PK | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Wylie West Early Childhood Center
6249 Buffalo Gap Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2350
Gr: PK | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Taylor County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Taylor County, TX include Buffalo Gap Elementary School, Lawn Elementary School and Dyess Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Taylor County?
17 public preschools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Taylor County are often viewed compared to one another?

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