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South Willis KinderCare
St. Johns Episcopal School

Abilene Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 785 students in Abilene, TX.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Texas private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
60% of private preschools in Abilene, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Abilene Private Preschools (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
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 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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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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
785
Students
+60.2% (+295 students) 10-yr
$8,600
Avg. Tuition
-1.1% (-$100) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
-20.0% (-4 students) 10-yr
24%
Students of Color
+14.3% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+25.0% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Abilene)
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,662 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearAbilene, TX Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20194
20184
20173
20162
20154
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# Students
785 Students
273,238 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025196184191
2024196180187
2023185183185
2022185195188
2021185190184
2020185184179
2019230191182
2018230191181
2017322196183
2016380193181
2015163184173
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% Students of Color
24%
41%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202524%41%32%
202424%40%32%
202322%41%32%
202222%40%31%
202122%40%32%
202022%41%31%
201923%41%31%
201822%41%30%
201722%39%31%
201618%40%31%
201521%40%31%
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0.62
0.69

Diversity Score Trends

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20250.620.690.65
20240.620.690.65
20230.590.690.65
20220.590.700.64
20210.590.700.64
20200.590.700.64
20190.600.700.64
20180.600.700.64
20170.590.690.62
20160.580.690.62
20150.630.690.62
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
812 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
12,434 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20252%5%4%
20242%6%5%
20233%6%5%
20223%6%5%
20213%5%5%
20203%6%4%
20193%5%5%
20183%5%5%
20173%5%3%
20165%4%3%
20153%4%3%
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# Hispanic Students
67 Students
37,344 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20259%14%8%
20249%14%8%
20234%14%8%
20224%15%8%
20214%15%7%
20204%16%7%
20195%16%7%
20185%17%7%
20173%15%6%
20163%16%7%
20157%15%6%
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# Black Students
20 Students
10,607 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20253%4%6%
20243%4%6%
20233%4%6%
20223%4%6%
20213%4%7%
20203%4%7%
20193%4%6%
20183%4%6%
20173%4%6%
20165%4%6%
20154%5%6%
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# White Students
354 Students
99,902 Students
% White Students
45%
38%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202545%38%48%
202445%38%48%
202340%38%48%
202240%39%50%
202140%40%50%
202040%39%51%
201940%40%52%
201840%39%52%
201740%41%54%
201658%41%54%
201548%42%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
395 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
326 Students
104,040 Students
% of Others Students
41%
39%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202541%39%34%
202441%38%33%
202350%38%33%
202250%36%31%
202150%36%31%
202050%35%31%
201949%35%30%
201849%35%30%
201751%35%30%
201629%35%29%
201538%34%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
24,386 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202520:111:112:1
202420:111:112:1
202314:111:112:1
202214:111:112:1
202114:111:112:1
202014:111:112:1
201914:111:112:1
201814:111:112:1
201711:111:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201516:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
45%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20251%45%51%
20241%45%51%
20231%43%51%
20221%43%51%
20211%42%50%
20201%41%50%
20191%41%50%
20181%41%50%
20171%40%49%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025161516
2024161516
2023161516
2022161516
2021161516
2020161416
2019161416
2018161516
2017151516
2016201516
2015201516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,600
$11,682

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025$8,600$13,521$12,988
2024$8,600$9,869$10,159
2023$8,600$9,464$9,500
2022$8,600$8,908$8,989
2021$8,600$8,506$8,661
2020$8,600$8,145$8,383
2019$8,600$8,052$8,266
2018$8,600$7,447$7,888
2017$8,700$6,964$7,628
2016$8,700$6,704$7,230
2015$8,700$6,189$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
46%
21%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202546%21%31%
202446%21%30%
202346%22%30%
202246%21%29%
202146%21%29%
202046%22%29%
201946%22%28%
201846%21%27%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202595%83%83%
202495%87%88%
202395%87%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Abilene, TX?
The top ranked private preschools in Abilene, TX include Abilene Christian Schools and St. Johns Episcopal School.
How many private preschools are located in Abilene?
5 private preschools are located in Abilene.
How diverse are private preschools in Abilene?
Abilene private preschools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Abilene?
60% of private preschools in Abilene are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
Which private preschools in Abilene are often viewed compared to one another?

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