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Abilene Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 842 students in Abilene, TX, 4% of all K-12 students in Abilene, TX are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
57% of private schools in Abilene, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 842
  • Average Tuition: $7,000
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Abilene, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 842
  • Average Tuition: $7,000
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Abilene, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Abilene Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Abilene Christian Schools
Abilene Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 430 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
2550 N Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 672-9200
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St. Johns Episcopal School Photo
St. Johns Episcopal School
Gr: NS-5 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
1600 Sherman Dr
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 695-8870
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Map of A Habitat For Learning
A Habitat For Learning
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Alternative School
3242 Beltway S
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 692-2481
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Map of Abilene Junior Academy
Abilene Junior Academy
Gr: K-6 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2542 E Overland Trl.
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 603-5000
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Map of Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
Christian
718 Barrow St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 676-8232
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Map of Kenley School
Kenley School
Gr: 1-8 | 48 students
Special Education School
1434 Matador St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 698-3220
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South Willis KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2309 South Willis St.
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 698-1878
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Abilene, TX Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
842
Students
$7,000
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
26%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Abilene)
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,103 Schools
# Students
842 Students
349,970 Students
% Students of Color
26%
42%
0.63
0.71
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%
# Black Students
29 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
377 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
45%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
338 Students
113,025 Students
% of Others Students
40%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
45 Teachers
32,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
48%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$12,798
Average % on Financial Aid
46%
24%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Abilene, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Abilene, TX include Abilene Christian Schools and St. Johns Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in Abilene?
7 private schools are located in Abilene.
How diverse are private schools in Abilene?
Abilene private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Abilene go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Abilene are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Abilene?
57% of private schools in Abilene are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Abilene are often viewed compared to one another?

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