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Best Keene Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 319 students in Keene, TX (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,119 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Keene, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Keene, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Private Schools in Keene, TX (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chisholm Trail Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
401 S. Old Betsy Rd.
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 641-6626
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sycamore Academy
Sycamore Academy Photo
106 S Old Betsy Rd
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 645-0895
Gr: K-12 | 157 students Extracurrculars: 3

Overview

This Town (Keene)
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
319 Students
349,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
32,438 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
17%
47%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,320
$13,947
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
20,236 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
53,825 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
16%
# Black Students
16 Students
15,801 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
122 Students
138,065 Students
% White Students
38%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
96 Students
112,745 Students
% of Others Students
30%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Keene, TX?
2 private schools are located in Keene, TX.
What percentage of students in Keene go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Keene are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Keene?
50% of private schools in Keene are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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