For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,733 students in 79606, TX (there are , serving 50 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 79606, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 79606, TX are Wylie High School, Wylie West Elementary School and Wylie East J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79606 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79606, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79606, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wylie High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4502 Antilley Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-1181
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-1181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,517 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-2 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Wylie East J High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1682 Colony Hill Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2360
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Wylie West J High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-1910
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-1910
Gr: 5-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Wylie West Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3158 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-7961
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-7961
Gr: 3-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Wylie East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7401 Maple St
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2330
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2330
Gr: K-3 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Dyess Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6733 Jennings Dr
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3795
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3795
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Bassetti Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5749 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3720
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 690-3720
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
6249 Buffalo Gap Rd
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2350
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 437-2350
Gr: PK | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
79606, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8228 Hwy 277 S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-1992
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-1992
Gr: 2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Taylor County Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2002 Jameson St
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 677-1444
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 677-1444
4134 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-6870
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-6870
Gr: 5-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 79606, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 79606, TX include Wylie High School, Wylie West Elementary School and Wylie East J High School.
How many public schools are located in 79606?
10 public schools are located in 79606.
What percentage of students in 79606 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 79606 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 79606?
79606 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).