Public schools in Abilene, TX
39 open public schools with an address in Abilene, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
39
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
20,537
38 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Abilene public schools
The federal directory lists 39 public schools in Abilene, TX: 15 elementary, 6 middle, 11 high, 7 combined or other. The 38 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 20,537 students, an average of 540 per school. The largest campus is Abilene H S (1,798 students), and the largest elementary school is Wylie East El (776).
Abilene ISD operates the most schools here (25), and 4 regular districts have at least one Abilene campus, plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 11 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Abilene
Abilene ISD
Public school district
25 schools in Abilene
Wylie ISD
Public school district
8 schools in Abilene
Jim Ned CISD
Public school district
1 school in Abilene · 6 total
Mullin ISD
Public school district
1 school in Abilene · 3 total
Premier High Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Abilene · 50 total
Texas Leadership Public Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Abilene · 4 total
Texas Works
Independent charter agency
1 school in Abilene · 42 total
Triumph Public High Schools-West Texas
Independent charter agency
1 school in Abilene · 3 total
Elementary schools in Abilene
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorta El Abilene ISD | KG–05 | 410 | 17.2:1 | |
| Austin El Abilene ISD | KG–05 | 729 | 17.1:1 | |
| Bassetti El Abilene ISD | KG–05 | 546 | 15.1:1 | |
| Bonham El Abilene ISD | PK–05 | 481 | 14.1:1 | |
| Bowie El Abilene ISD | KG–05 | 473 | 13.5:1 | |
| Dyess El Abilene ISD | KG–05 | 621 | 17:1 | |
| Martinez El Abilene ISD | KG–05 | 523 | 14.7:1 | |
| Purcell El Abilene ISD | KG–05 | 537 | 15.6:1 | |
| Stafford El Abilene ISD | PK–05 | 473 | 15.7:1 | |
| Taylor El Abilene ISD | KG–05 | 662 | 17.2:1 | |
| Ward El Abilene ISD | KG–05 | 502 | 15.4:1 | |
| Wylie East El Wylie ISD | KG–03 | 776 | 14.5:1 | |
| Wylie East Int Wylie ISD | 04–05 | 384 | 17.5:1 | |
| Wylie West El Wylie ISD | KG–02 | 673 | 15.8:1 | |
| Wylie West Int Wylie ISD | 02–05 | 465 | 17:1 |
Middle schools in Abilene
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clack Middle Abilene ISD | 06–08 | 693 | 14.1:1 | |
| Craig Middle Abilene ISD | 06–08 | 771 | 14.3:1 | |
| Madison Middle Abilene ISD | 06–08 | 770 | 15.9:1 | |
| Mann STEAM Academy Abilene ISD | 06–08 | 776 | 16:1 | |
| Wylie East J H Wylie ISD | 06–08 | 540 | 13.2:1 | |
| Wylie West J H Wylie ISD | 05–08 | 1,038 | 16.9:1 |
High schools in Abilene
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S Abilene ISD | 09–12 | 1,798 | 15.9:1 | |
| Academy for Technology Engineering Math & Science Abilene ISD | 09–12 | 384 | 11:1 | |
| Cooper H S Abilene ISD | 09–12 | 1,570 | 14.4:1 | |
| DAEP Abilene ISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 96 | 12.1:1 | |
| Juvenile Detention Center Abilene ISD · Alternative School | 05–12 | 11 | 5.6:1 | |
| Premier H S of Abilene Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 176 | 18.1:1 | |
| Taylor County Learning Center Abilene ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 26 | — | |
| Texasworks - Abilene Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 36 | 36:1 | |
| Triumph Public High Schools-Abilene Triumph Public High Schools-West Texas · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 85 | 19.1:1 | |
| Woodson Center for Excellence Abilene ISD · Alternative School | 08–12 | 112 | 6.3:1 | |
| Wylie H S Wylie ISD | 09–12 | 1,537 | 15.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Abilene
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Learning Ctr Abilene ISD · Alternative School | AE–AE | 0 | — | |
| Crockett Early Headstart Abilene ISD · Alternative School | PK–PK | 131 | — | |
| Long Early Learning Center Abilene ISD | PK–PK | 692 | 14.3:1 | |
| Mullin New Horizons Abilene Mullin ISD · Alternative School | 02–12 | 13 | 4.4:1 | |
| New J J a E P Jim Ned CISD · Alternative School | 11–11 | — | — | |
| Texas Leadership of Abilene Texas Leadership Public Schools · Charter | PK–12 | 834 | 15.4:1 | |
| Wylie West Early Childhood Center Wylie ISD | PK–PK | 193 | 17.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.6%
- Hispanic40.9%
- Black11.2%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 37 Abilene schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (20,537 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Abilene
How many public schools are in Abilene, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 39 open public schools with a location address in Abilene: 15 elementary, 6 middle, 11 high, 7 combined or other. Together they reported 20,537 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Abilene?
Schools with an address in Abilene belong to 8 education agencies, led by Abilene ISD (25 schools), Wylie ISD (8 schools), Jim Ned CISD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Abilene?
Abilene H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Abilene, with 1,798 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Abilene?
Yes. 4 of the 39 public schools in Abilene are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Premier H S of Abilene, Texas Leadership of Abilene, Texasworks - Abilene. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Abilene schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Abilene public schools is 15.6:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Abilene guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities