Top 10 Best Abilene Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 6,789 students in Abilene, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Abilene, TX are Dyess Elementary School, Austin Elementary School and Ward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abilene, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Abilene have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Abilene, TX (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dyess Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6733 Jennings Dr
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3795
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2341 Greenbriar Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3920
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #33.
Ward Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3750 Paint Brush
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3666
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1719 E N 10th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4970
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #55.
Bassetti Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5749 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3720
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #66.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2034 Jeanette St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4770
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #77.
Jose Alcorta Sr Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 S 32nd St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3602
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #88.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #99.
Eugene Purcell Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3633 N 14th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4845
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #1010.
Robert & Sammye Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1026 N Pioneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4895
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crockett Early Headstart
Alternative School
3282 S 13th
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3770
Grades: PK
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Day Nursery Of Abilene
Alternative School
625 S 8th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
3600 Sherry Ln
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Grades: PK
| 791 students
Rank: n/an/a
6249 Buffalo Gap Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2350
Grades: PK-K
| 369 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Abilene, Texas

Abilene, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
317 North 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 692-4053
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
1929 S 11th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(915) 671-4745
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
8228 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-1992
Grades: 2
| 233 students
1450 North 17th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4795
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
2970 S 6th St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
2726 North 18th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4820
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
1200 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-3791
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
226 Cr 503
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 548-2254
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Grades: 3-9
| n/a students
2442 Cedar St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 794-4120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1741 S 14th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(915) 677-3505
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
1699 S 1st St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 672-3279
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Locust Ecc (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
625 S 8th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4569
Grades: PK
| 346 students
3600 Sherry Ln
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5340 Hartford St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 671-4569
Grades: PK
| 70 students
5340 Hartford St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3627
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
1101 S 9th St
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 671-4648
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Sam Houston (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
317 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4624
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
949 Plum
Abilene, TX 79601
(915) 671-4521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2970 S 6th St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 677-8623
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
2002 Jameson St
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 677-1444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1840 N 8th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(915) 671-5021
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
949 Plum St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Grades: PK
| 52 students
Woodson Ecc (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
520 N 9th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4594
Grades: PK
| 405 students
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4736
Grades: 7-8
| 97 students
342 Cockerell Dr
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 671-4729
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-6870
Grades: 5-6
| 564 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Abilene, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Abilene, TX include Dyess Elementary School, Austin Elementary School and Ward Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Abilene, TX?
14 public preschools are located in Abilene, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Abilene, TX?
Abilene, TX public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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