St. Johns Episcopal School Photo

Best Abilene Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 785 students in Abilene, TX.
The top-ranked private preschools 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 preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
60% of private preschools in Abilene, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Abilene Private Preschools (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
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
718 Barrow St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 676-8232
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
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
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
785 Students
273,732 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
24,414 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
45%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,600
$13,268
Average % on Financial Aid
46%
21%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.69
# American Indian Students
3 Students
812 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
12,481 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
37,466 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
20 Students
10,671 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
354 Students
100,081 Students
% White Students
45%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
389 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
104,321 Students
% of Others Students
41%
39%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 St. Johns Episcopal School and Abilene Christian Schools.
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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