For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,818 students in 79605, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 353 private students). 93% 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 Alcorta Elementary School, Austin Elementary School and Clack Middle 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 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79605, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79605, TX Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alcorta Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 S 32nd St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3602
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3602
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2341 Greenbriar Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3920
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Clack Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Corsicana Ave
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-1961
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-1961
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3145 Barrow St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-5661
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-5661
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
717 Buccaneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3745
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3745
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Cooper High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3639 Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-1000
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,596 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Crockett Early Headstart
Alternative School
3282 S 13th
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
Gr: PK | 132 students Minority enrollment: 93%
79605, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Early Education Services (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2970 S 6th St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Gr: PK-12
5340 Hartford St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 671-4569
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 671-4569
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
5340 Hartford St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3627
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3627
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Sp Ed Homebound (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2970 S 6th St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79605, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79605, TX include Alcorta Elementary School, Austin Elementary School and Clack Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 79605?
7 public schools are located in 79605.
What percentage of students in 79605 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 79605 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79605?
79605 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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