For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,791 students in 79606, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 79606, TX are Ward Elementary School, Dyess Elementary School and Bassetti Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 79606 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 79606, 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 79606, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ward Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3750 Paint Brush
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3666
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3666
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Dyess Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6733 Jennings Dr
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3795
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3795
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Bassetti Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5749 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3720
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3720
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: n/an/a
6249 Buffalo Gap Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2350
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2350
Grades: PK
| 184 students
79606, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8228 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-1992
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-1992
Grades: 2
| 233 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
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 preschools in 79606, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 79606, TX include Ward Elementary School, Dyess Elementary School and Bassetti Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 79606?
4 public preschools are located in 79606.
What is the racial composition of students in 79606?
79606 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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