6.1public avg / 10

Best Schools in Abilene, Texas

42 schools in the directory · 22 Elementary · 8 Middle · 8 High · 4 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 35

Private: 7

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (29): 6.1/10

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Elementary · Wylie ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Abilene are Wylie East EL (8.5/10), Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science (8.3/10), and Wylie West Int (8.1/10), among 29 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

35 public · 7 private

Avg Score

6.1

29 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

35 public · 7 private

Avg Score

6.1

29 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Purcell EL

Rates 7.5/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Abilene public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Stafford EL

STAAR proficiency rose +15.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Abilene public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Abilene

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 29 rated schools; 42 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Wylie East EL	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	93th
2	Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science	8.3 / 10	High	+1.7	92th
3	Wylie West Int	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	87th
4	Wylie East J H	7.7 / 10	Middle	+0.6	79th
5	Purcell EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	77th
6	Bonham EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	74th
7	Wylie West J H	7.3 / 10	Middle	+0.2	70th
8	Austin EL	7.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	69th
9	Wylie East Int	7.0 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	62th
10	Taylor EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	62th

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About Schools in Abilene, Texas

Abilene, Texas is home to 42 schools, including 35 public schools and 7 private schools. The city's schools span 22 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 8 high schools.

The 29 public schools in this comparison average 6.1 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Wylie East EL with a composite score of 8.5/10.

Abilene is served by 2 school districts: ABILENE ISD, WYLIE ISD. These districts collectively serve 20,159 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

22 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Wylie East EL 796 students · Kindergarten–3rd	796	Kindergarten–3rd	8.5
2	Wylie West Int 465 students · 3rd–4th	465	3rd–4th	8.1
3	Purcell EL 594 students · Kindergarten–5th	594	Kindergarten–5th	7.5
4	Bonham EL 478 students · Pre-K–5th	478	Pre-K–5th	7.4
5	Austin EL 699 students · Pre-K–5th	699	Pre-K–5th	7.2
6	Wylie East Int 381 students · 4th–5th	381	4th–5th	7.0
7	Taylor EL 640 students · Pre-K–5th	640	Pre-K–5th	6.9
8	Ward EL 473 students · Pre-K–5th	473	Pre-K–5th	6.9
9	Bassetti EL 542 students · Pre-K–5th	542	Pre-K–5th	6.7
10	Wylie West EL 623 students · Kindergarten–2nd	623	Kindergarten–2nd	6.5

Show all 22 elementary schools in Abilene

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Stafford EL Ortiz EL Bowie EL Alcorta EL Thomas EL Martinez EL Dyess EL St Johns Episcopal SchoolPrivate Abilene Classical AcademyPrivate Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate A Habitat for LearningPrivate Abilene Junior AcademyPrivate

Middle Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Wylie East J H 552 students · 6th–8th	552	6th–8th	7.7
2	Wylie West J H 989 students · 5th–8th	989	5th–8th	7.3
3	Craig Middle 757 students · 6th–8th	757	6th–8th	5.9
4	Mann Middle 759 students · 6th–8th	759	6th–8th	5.5
5	Madison Middle 778 students · 6th–8th	778	6th–8th	4.5
6	Clack Middle 740 students · 6th–8th	740	6th–8th	3.8
7	Taylor County Learning Center 8 students · 5th–11th	8	5th–11th	—
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Kenley SchoolPrivate 49 students · 2nd–8th	49	2nd–8th	Not Rated

High Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science 386 students · 9th–12th	386	9th–12th	8.3
2	Woodson Center for Excellence 149 students · 7th–12th	149	7th–12th	6.2
3	Abilene H S 1,903 students · 9th–12th	1,903	9th–12th	5.8
4	Wylie H S 1,517 students · 9th–12th	1,517	9th–12th	5.4
5	Cooper H S 1,596 students · 9th–12th	1,596	9th–12th	5.1
6	Daep 96 students · 6th–12th	96	6th–12th	3.5
7	Juvenile Detention Center 14 students · 7th–12th	14	7th–12th	—
8	Oceans Behavioral Health 7 students · 7th–12th	7	7th–12th	—

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Wylie West Early Childhood Center 184 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	184	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.8
2	Long Early Learning Center 751 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	751	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.3
3	Crockett Early Headstart 132 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	132	Pre-K–Pre-K	4.9
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Abilene Christian SchoolsPrivate 447 students · Pre-K–12th	447	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Abilene

Abilene, Texas · 42 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 22
Middle: 8
High: 8
Other: 4

Resources

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School Districts (2)

ABILENE ISD

28 schools · 14,652 students

WYLIE ISD

8 schools · 5,507 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Abilene, Texas

How many schools are in Abilene, Texas?

Abilene has 42 schools, including 35 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Abilene, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 29 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Abilene is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Abilene, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Abilene on MySchoolScout is Wylie East EL with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Abilene, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Abilene on MySchoolScout is Wylie East EL with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Abilene, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Abilene on MySchoolScout is Wylie East J H with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best high school in Abilene, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Abilene on MySchoolScout is Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science with a composite score of 8.3/10.

How many school districts serve Abilene, Texas?

Abilene is served by 2 school districts: Abilene ISD, Wylie ISD.

Are there private schools in Abilene, Texas?

Yes, Abilene has 7 private schools alongside 35 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Johns Episcopal School with a score of 7.7/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Abilene, Texas?

Among 29 public schools in Abilene that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Abilene, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.