For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 640 students in 79601, TX.
The top-ranked public preschool in 79601, TX is Taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 79601 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 79601, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79601, TX Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1719 E N 10th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
79601, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Abilene State School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
317 North 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4053
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4053
Gr: 4-12
1450 North 17th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4795
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
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 548-2254
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Harmony Family Services (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Gr: 3-9
Sam Houston (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Woodson Early Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
949 Plum St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
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
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Gr: PK | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Woodson Project Pass Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Gr: 7-8 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Woodson Skill Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4729
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4729
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 79601, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 79601, TX include Taylor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 79601?
1 public preschools are located in 79601.
What is the racial composition of students in 79601?
79601 public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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