For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,309 students in 79605, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 79605, TX are Austin Elementary School and Bonham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 79605 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 79605, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79605, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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 preschools in 79605, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 79605, TX include Austin Elementary School and Bonham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 79605?
3 public preschools are located in 79605.
What is the racial composition of students in 79605?
79605 public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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