For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,083 students in 79605, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 351 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 79605, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 79605, TX are Austin Elementary School, Cooper High School and Jose Alcorta Sr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79605 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 79605, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79605, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2341 Greenbriar Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3920
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3920
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Cooper High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3639 Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-1000
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,757 students
Rank: #33.
Jose Alcorta Sr Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2650 S 32nd St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3602
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3602
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3145 Barrow St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-5661
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-5661
Grades: 6-8
| 826 students
Rank: #55.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 Buccaneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3745
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3745
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Clack Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Corsicana Ave
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-1961
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-1961
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crockett Early Headstart
Alternative School
3282 S 13th
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
Grades: PK
| 133 students
79605, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Early Education Services (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2970 S 6th St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
5340 Hartford St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 671-4569
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 671-4569
Grades: PK
| 70 students
5340 Hartford St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3627
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3627
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Sp Ed Homebound (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2970 S 6th St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79605, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79605, TX include Austin Elementary School, Cooper High School and Jose Alcorta Sr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 79605, TX?
7 public schools are located in 79605, TX.
What percentage of students in 79605, TX go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 79605, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79605, TX?
79605, TX public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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