For the 2024 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 20,534 students in Abilene, TX (there are 7 private schools, serving 794 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Abilene, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Abilene, TX are Wylie High School, Wylie West Int and Wylie East J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abilene, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Abilene have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Abilene, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wylie High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4502 Antilley Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-1181
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-1181
Grades: 9-12
| 1,358 students
Rank: #22.
Wylie West Int
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3158 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-7961
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-7961
Grades: 3-4
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Wylie East J High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1682 Colony Hill Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2360
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2360
Grades: 5-8
| 715 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2034 Quantum Loop
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 794-4140
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 794-4140
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #55.
Wylie West J High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-1910
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-1910
Grades: 5-8
| 888 students
Rank: #66.
Wylie East Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7401 Maple St
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2330
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2330
Grades: K-4
| 935 students
Rank: #77.
Wylie West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7650 Hardwick Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-6554
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-6554
Grades: 1-2
| 426 students
Rank: #88.
Dyess Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6733 Jennings Dr
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3795
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3795
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #99.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
889 S 25th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1240 Lakeside Dr
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4995
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4995
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1212.
Oceans Behavioral Health
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4225 Woods Pl
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 698-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #1313.
Abilene High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-1731
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-1731
Grades: 9-12
| 2,027 students
Rank: #1414.
Ward Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3750 Paint Brush
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3666
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3666
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1515.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1719 E N 10th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #1616.
Bassetti Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5749 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3720
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3720
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2034 Jeanette St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4770
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4770
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 S Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4100
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
Mann Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Mimosa Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 672-8493
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 672-8493
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4160
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #2626.
Eugene Purcell Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3633 N 14th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4845
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4845
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #2727.
Robert & Sammye Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1026 N Pioneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4895
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4895
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #2828.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Vogel
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4945
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4945
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #2929.
Woodson Center For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Grades: 7-12
| 175 students
Rank: #3030.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult Learning Center
Alternative School
1929 S 11th
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4419
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4419
Grades: AE
| 0 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
Rank: n/an/a
Day Nursery Of Abilene
Alternative School
625 S 8th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
3600 Sherry Ln
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Grades: PK
| 791 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Learning Center
Alternative School
2002 Jameson St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4150
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4150
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
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Abilene, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abilene State School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
317 North 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4053
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4053
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
1929 S 11th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(915) 671-4745
Abilene, TX 79602
(915) 671-4745
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
8228 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-1992
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-1992
Grades: 2
| 233 students
1450 North 17th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4795
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4795
Grades: K-5
| 335 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
2726 North 18th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4820
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4820
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
1200 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-3791
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-3791
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
226 Cr 503
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 548-2254
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 548-2254
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
Harmony Family Services (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Grades: 3-9
| n/a students
2442 Cedar St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4120
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1741 S 14th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(915) 677-3505
Abilene, TX 79602
(915) 677-3505
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
1699 S 1st St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 672-3279
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 672-3279
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Locust Ecc (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
625 S 8th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Grades: PK
| 346 students
3600 Sherry Ln
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
New J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
842 Mockingbird
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 554-7500
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 554-7500
Grades: n/a
| 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
Reassignment Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1101 S 9th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Sam Houston (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
School Age Mothers (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
949 Plum
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 671-4521
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 671-4521
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
Taylor County Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2002 Jameson St
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 677-1444
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 677-1444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1840 N 8th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(915) 671-5021
Abilene, TX 79603
(915) 671-5021
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Woodson Early Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
949 Plum St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Grades: PK
| 52 students
Woodson Ecc (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
520 N 9th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Grades: PK
| 405 students
Woodson Project Pass Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Grades: 7-8
| 97 students
Woodson Skill Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4729
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4729
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-6870
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-6870
Grades: 5-6
| 564 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Abilene, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Abilene, TX include Wylie High School, Wylie West Int and Wylie East J High School.
How many public schools are located in Abilene, TX?
36 public schools are located in Abilene, TX.
What percentage of students in Abilene, TX go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Abilene, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Abilene, TX?
Abilene, TX public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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