St. Johns Episcopal School Photo

Best Abilene Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 842 students in Abilene, TX (there are 36 public schools, serving 20,159 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Abilene, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Abilene, TX include St. Johns Episcopal School and Abilene Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
57% of private schools in Abilene, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Abilene Private Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (Abilene)
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
842 Students
349,790 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
45 Teachers
32,404 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
47%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$13,974
Average % on Financial Aid
46%
23%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%
# Black Students
29 Students
15,813 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
377 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
45%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
338 Students
112,501 Students
% of Others Students
40%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 St. Johns Episcopal School and Abilene Christian Schools.
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 41%.
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 Episcopal).
Which private schools in Abilene are often viewed compared to one another?

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