For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,047 students in 79603, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 79603, TX are Stafford Elementary School, Martinez Elementary School and Ortiz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 79603 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 79603, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79603, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1026 N Pioneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4895
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4895
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4160
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 794-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Vogel
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4945
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4945
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
3600 Sherry Ln
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Gr: PK | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
79603, Texas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2726 North 18th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4820
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4820
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
1200 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-3791
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 677-3791
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Minority enrollment: 55%
3600 Sherry Ln
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1840 N 8th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(915) 671-5021
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 preschools in 79603, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 79603, TX include Stafford Elementary School, Martinez Elementary School and Ortiz Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 79603?
4 public preschools are located in 79603.
What is the racial composition of students in 79603?
79603 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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