For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,032 students in 79606, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79606, TX are Wylie East J High School, Wylie West Intermediate School and Wylie West J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79606 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79606, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79606, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wylie East J High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1682 Colony Hill Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2360
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2360
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Wylie West Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3158 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-7961
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-7961
Grades: 3-4
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Wylie West J High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-1910
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-1910
Grades: 5-8
| 989 students
Rank: #44.
Wylie West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7650 Hardwick Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-6554
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-6554
Grades: K-2
| 623 students
Rank: #55.
Wylie East Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7401 Maple St
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2330
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2330
Grades: K-3
| 796 students
Rank: #66.
Ward Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3750 Paint Brush
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3666
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3666
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #77.
Dyess Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6733 Jennings Dr
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3795
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3795
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #88.
Bassetti Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5749 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3720
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3720
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
79606, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8228 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-1992
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-1992
Grades: 2
| 233 students
Taylor County Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2002 Jameson St
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 677-1444
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 677-1444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-6870
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-6870
Grades: 5-6
| 564 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79606, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79606, TX include Wylie East J High School, Wylie West Intermediate School and Wylie West J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79606?
8 public elementary schools are located in 79606.
What is the racial composition of students in 79606?
79606 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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