Abilene Christian Schools (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 430 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,700
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Abilene Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Abilene Christian Schools
Pre-K	44
Kind	62
1	34
2	31
3	29
4	29
5	19
6	27
7	33
8	23
9	30
10	27
11	26
12	16

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Year Founded

1906

School Motto

Experience the Difference

Student Body

Total Students

430 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

43:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Christian School Association (NCSA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,700

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Tuition Notes

Tuition ranges from 8350 - 9125 for different grade levels. Pre-K tuitions are less and depend upon the days/schedules chosen.

Admissions Director

Jean Campbell

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

School Mascot

Panther

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir

School Notes

Childers Classical Institute was founded in 1906, and from that beginning, Abilene Christian Schools has consistently achieved academic excellence by providing quality education in a Christian-oriented atmosphere.
ACS is a fully accredited kindergarten through 12th grade private school.
Abilene Christian Schools provides caring, concerned faculty; limited teacher/student ratio; individual attention; consistently higher academic scores; and full array of extracurricular activities.

Childers Classical Institute was founded in 1906, and from that beginning, Abilene Christian Schools has consistently achieved academic excellence by providing quality education in a Christian-oriented atmosphere. ACS is a fully accredited kindergarten through 12th grade private school. Abilene Christian Schools provides caring, concerned faculty; limited teacher/student ratio; individual attention; consistently higher academic scores; and full array of extracurricular activities.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Abilene Christian Schools cost?

Abilene Christian Schools's tuition is approximately $8,700 for private students.

What schools are Abilene Christian Schools often compared to?

Abilene Christian Schools is often viewed alongside schools like Cornerstone Christian School, St. Johns Episcopal School by visitors of our site.

What is Abilene Christian Schools's ranking?

Abilene Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Abilene Christian Schools?

The application deadline for Abilene Christian Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Abilene Christian Schools located?

Abilene Christian Schools is located in the Abilene Heights Area neighborhood of Abilene, TX.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Fall Break - No School

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

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The average private school tuition in Texas is $13,270 for elementary schools and $14,737 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Texas is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).