Dyess AFB Schools: Daycare – High School

Introduction

Welcome to Dyess AFB! When moving to a new area, one of the top priorities for parents is making all of the necessary arrangements for their children. We have put together the guide below to show you the school options located around Dyess AFB and will hopefully make this transition less difficult and more streamlined.

Suggested Read: Dyess Air Force Base: In-Depth Welcome Center

Schools on Dyess AFB

Children living on base may enroll at a variety of educational facilities in the area and are zoned for the Abilene School District. Schools near Dyess AFB include daycare/childcare facilities, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. Each of these options is listed below.

Dyess AFB Elementary Schools

All elementary schools are off base and listed below.

Dyess AFB Middle Schools

All middle schools are off base and listed below.

Dyess AFB High Schools

All high schools are off base and listed below.

Dyess AFB Daycares

1. Child Development Center – Dyess Air Force Base

201 Avenue D
Dyess AFB, TX 79607
Phone: 1 (325) 696-4337

Child Development Center – Dyess Air Force Base offers childcare on an hourly basis or a weekly basis for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Schools Near Dyess AFB

Abilene Independent School District

241 Pine Street
Abilene, TX 79601
Phone: 1 (325) 677-1444

Elementary Schools Near Dyess AFB

1. Dyess Elementary School

402 Delaware Rd.
Abilene, TX 79607
Phone: 1 (325) 690-3795

Dyess Elementary School serves approximately 518 students between the ages of kindergarten and 5th grade. On average, teachers at Dyess Elementary schools have an average of 13.6 years of experience. The student to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. Additionally, according to state test scores 55% of the students are at least proficient in math and 52% of the students are at least proficient in reading.

2. Bassetti Elementary School

5749 US-277
Abilene, TX 79606
Phone: 1 (325) 690-3720

Bassetti Elementary School serves approximately 526 students between the ages of kindergarten and 5th grade. The student to teacher ratio is 15 to 1, and according to state test scores 36% of students are at least proficient in math and 48% are at least proficient in reading.

3. Austin Elementary School

2341 Greenbriar Dr.
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 690-3920

Austin Elementary School serves approximately 599 students between the ages of kindergarten and 5th grade. 97% of teachers have more than 3 years of teaching experience. The student to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 55% of students are at least proficient in math and 58% are at least proficient in reading.

4. Ward Elementary School

3750 Paintbrush Dr.
Abilene, TX 79606
Phone: 1 (325) 690-3666

Ward Elementary School currently employs 32 teachers who have been with the school an average of 10 years and have an average of 12 years of overall teaching experience. Ward Elementary School serves approximately 553 students between the ages of kindergarten and 5th grade. The student to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 54% are at least proficient in reading.

Middle Schools Near Dyess AFB

1. Clack Middle School

1610 Corsicana Ave.
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 692-1961

Clack Middle School currently employs 58 teachers who have been with the school an average of 12 years and have an average of 15 years of overall teaching experience. Clack Middle School serves approximately 888 students between the ages of 6th grade and 8th grade. The student to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 41% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% are at least proficient in reading.

2. Madison Middle School

3145 Barrow St.
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 692-5661

Madison Middle School currently employs 62 teachers who have been with the school an average of 7 years and have an average of 11 years of overall teaching experience. Madison Middle School serves approximately 911 students between the ages of 6th grade and eighth grade. The student to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 39% are at least proficient in reading.

3. Craig Middle School.

702 S Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: 1 (325) 794-4100

Craig Middle School currently employs 62 teachers who have been with the school an average of 8 years and have an average of 12 years of overall teaching experience. Craig Middle School serves approximately 960 students between the ages of 6th grade and 8th grade. The student to teacher ratio is16 to 1. According to state test scores, 44% of students are at least proficient in math and 35% are at least proficient in reading.

High Schools Near Dyess AFB

1. Abilene High School

2800 N. 6th St.
Abilene, TX 79603
Phone: 1 (325) 677-1731

Abilene High School currently employs 138 teachers who have been with the school an average of 10 years and have an average of 15 years of overall teaching experience. Abilene High School serves approximately 2,126 students between the ages of 9th grade and 12th grade. The student to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 65% of students are at least proficient in math and 38% are at least proficient in reading.

2. Cooper High School

3639 Sayles Blvd.
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 691-1000

Cooper High School currently employs 128 teachers who have been with the school an average of 9 years and have an average of 12 years of overall teaching experience. Cooper High School serves approximately 1,777 students between the ages of 9th grade and 12th grade. The student to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 47% of students are at least proficient in math and 44% are at least proficient in reading.

Daycares Near Dyess AFB

1. Small World of Learning

5050 Dyess Ct.
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 692-7391

Small World of Learning was first established in 1983 and their current facility boasts 12,000 square feet with 12 classrooms and 3 playgrounds. Small World of Learning offers their services for children between the ages of newborn to pre-kindergarten.

2. South Willis KinderCare

2309 S Willis St.
Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: 1 (325) 698-1878

South Willis KinderCare offers its services for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years old. South Willis KinderCare promises to provide a “warm, welcoming, and supportive classroom for children of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.”

Conclusion

There are several schools in and around Dyess AFB for you to choose from. Regardless of a child’s age, specific educational needs or interests, you will most certainly be able to find the school that meets your expectations and suits your needs.