For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,311 students in 79603, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79603, TX are Abilene High School, Martinez Elementary School and Mann Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79603 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79603, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79603, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abilene High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-1731
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-1731
Grades: 9-12
| 1,903 students
Rank: #22.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4160
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mann Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Mimosa Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 672-8493
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 672-8493
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1026 N Pioneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4895
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4895
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #55.
Purcell Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3633 N 14th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4845
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4845
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Vogel
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4945
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4945
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
3600 Sherry Ln
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Grades: PK
| 751 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: 5-11
| 8 students
79603, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
1840 N 8th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(915) 671-5021
Abilene, TX 79603
(915) 671-5021
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79603, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79603, TX include Abilene High School, Martinez Elementary School and Mann Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 79603?
8 public schools are located in 79603.
What is the racial composition of students in 79603?
79603 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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