Best Public Schools in 79603 (Abilene, TX) (2026)

Best 79603 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,311 students in 79603, TX.

The top-ranked public schools in 79603, TX are Stafford Elementary School, Abilene High School and Martinez Elementary 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 score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Stafford Elementary School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
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1026 N Pioneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4895

Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #22.

Abilene High School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
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2800 N 6th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-1731

Gr: 9-12 | 1,903 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #33.

Martinez Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 34%)
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1250 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4160

Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #44.

Purcell Elementary School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
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3633 N 14th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4845

Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #55.

Mann Middle School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
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2545 Mimosa Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 672-8493

Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #66.

Ortiz Elementary School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
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2550 Vogel
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4945

Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: n/an/a

Long Early Learning Center

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3600 Sherry Ln
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920

Gr: PK | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: n/an/a

Taylor County Learning Center

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2002 Jameson St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4150

Gr: 5-11 | 8 students

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 79603 Texas

79603, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Fannin Elementary School (Closed 2013)

2726 North 18th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4820

Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Franklin Middle School (Closed 2009)

1200 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-3791

Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Minority enrollment: 55%

Long Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3600 Sherry Ln
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920

Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

New J J A E P (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

842 Mockingbird
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 554-7500

Valley View Elementary School (Closed 2004)

1840 N 8th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(915) 671-5021

Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 79603, TX?

The top-ranked public schools in 79603, TX include Stafford Elementary School, Abilene High School and Martinez Elementary 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).