Best Westwood Richland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,058 students in the neighborhood of Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Westwood Richland are Stafford Elementary School and Purcell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1026 N Pioneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4895
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Purcell Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3633 N 14th St
Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 671-4845
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westwood Richland, Abilene, TX include Stafford Elementary School and Purcell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westwood Richland, Abilene?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westwood Richland, Abilene.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westwood Richland, Abilene?
the neighborhood of Westwood Richland, Abilene public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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