Best 79601 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,397 students in 79601, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79601, TX are Taylor Elementary School and Craig Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79601 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79601, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 79601, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
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 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 79601 Texas

79601, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
317 North 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4053
Gr: 4-12
1450 North 17th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4795
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
226 Cr 503
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 548-2254
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 19%
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Gr: 3-9
2442 Cedar St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4120
Gr: 9-12
Sam Houston (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
949 Plum
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 671-4521
949 Plum St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Gr: PK | 52 students
Woodson Ecc (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
520 N 9th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Gr: PK | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Gr: 7-8 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 74%
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4729
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 79601, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 79601, TX include Taylor Elementary School and Craig Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79601?
2 public elementary schools are located in 79601.
What is the racial composition of students in 79601?
79601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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