For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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