For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,818 students in 79605, TX (there are , serving 353 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 79605, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79605, TX are Alcorta Elementary School, Austin Elementary School and Clack Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79605 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79605, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79605, TX 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alcorta Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 S 32nd St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3602
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 690-3602
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Clack Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Corsicana Ave
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-1961
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-1961
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3145 Barrow St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-5661
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-5661
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Cooper High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3639 Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-1000
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,596 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 51爆料s (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 schools in 79605, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79605, TX include Alcorta Elementary School, Austin Elementary School and Clack Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 79605?
7 public schools are located in 79605.
What percentage of students in 79605 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 79605 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79605?
79605 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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