Abilene, Texas is a city located in Taylor County. Education in 79603 Abilene is provided by the Abilene Independent School District, which consists of 33 schools and serves over 17,000 students. The district has received an A rating from the state's Educational Accountability System. Abilene also has several private school options such as Cooper Academy and Wylie Christian School. Additionally, Hardin-Simmons University and McMurry University are both located in Abilene and provide higher education opportunities. With its variety of educational choices, 79603 Abilene is an excellent place to invest in quality education for the local community.
Abilene (zip 79603) schools spend $8,669 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 16 pupils per teacher, 1,015 students per librarian, and 409 children per counselor.