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St. Johns Episcopal School
South Willis KinderCare

Best Taylor County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 842 students in Taylor County, TX (there are 46 public schools, serving 23,062 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 83%.
57% of private schools in Taylor County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Taylor County 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 Photo
South Willis KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2309 South Willis St.
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 698-1878
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearTaylor County Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20226
20216
20206
20195
20185
20175
20165
20156
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# Students
842 Students
349,966 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearTaylor County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025140183179
2024140178172
2023132179174
2022159189185
2021159185180
2020159178171
2019182185175
2018182183172
2017221191180
2016189189178
2015163178167
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% Average Students of Color
26%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearTaylor County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202526%41%34%
202426%41%34%
202322%41%33%
202221%40%33%
202121%40%32%
202021%40%32%
201923%40%31%
201822%40%31%
201728%41%32%
201628%41%32%
201529%42%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
45 Teachers
32,469 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearTaylor County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202519:111:111:1
202419:111:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202213:111:111:1
202113:111:111:1
202013:111:112:1
201913:111:112:1
201813:111:112:1
201714:111:112:1
201618:111:112:1
201519:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
48%

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

YearTaylor County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20251%47%55%
20241%47%54%
20231%46%54%
20221%46%54%
20211%46%54%
20201%45%54%
20191%45%53%
20181%45%53%
20171%45%53%
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Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearTaylor County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025131415
2024131415
2023131415
2022161415
2021161415
2020161415
2019161415
2018161415
2017151415
2016201415
2015201415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$14,031

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearTaylor County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025$7,000$14,096$15,012
2024$8,600$11,363$13,254
2023$8,600$10,749$12,626
2022$8,600$10,383$12,187
2021$8,600$10,002$11,800
2020$8,600$9,827$11,512
2019$8,600$9,511$11,293
2018$8,600$9,029$11,017
2017$8,700$8,700$10,708
2016$8,700$8,409$10,356
2015$8,700$7,930$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
46%
23%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearTaylor County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202546%23%34%
202446%23%34%
202346%24%34%
202246%24%33%
202146%24%33%
202046%24%32%
201946%23%31%
201846%23%30%
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Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearTaylor County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202595%83%81%
202495%85%85%
202395%85%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearTaylor County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.630.710.65
20240.630.710.65
20230.610.700.65
20220.600.700.64
20210.600.700.64
20200.600.700.64
20190.600.700.63
20180.600.700.63
20170.600.690.61
20160.630.690.61
20150.620.690.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
20,195 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearTaylor County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20253%6%5%
20243%6%5%
20233%6%5%
20222%6%4%
20212%6%4%
20202%5%4%
20194%5%4%
20184%4%4%
20173%4%4%
20163%4%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
77 Students
53,692 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearTaylor County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20259%16%9%
20249%16%9%
20235%16%9%
20225%16%8%
20215%16%9%
20205%17%9%
20195%17%8%
20185%17%8%
20175%17%8%
20166%17%8%
20157%17%8%
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# Black Students
29 Students
15,738 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearTaylor County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20253%5%7%
20243%5%7%
20233%4%8%
20223%4%7%
20213%4%7%
20203%4%8%
20193%5%7%
20183%5%7%
20174%5%7%
20165%5%7%
20154%5%8%
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# White Students
377 Students
137,814 Students
% White Students
45%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearTaylor County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202545%40%52%
202445%41%52%
202342%41%52%
202244%43%54%
202144%43%54%
202044%43%54%
201941%42%56%
201841%43%56%
201736%43%58%
201642%43%58%
201537%44%58%
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# 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
112,837 Students
% of Others Students
40%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearTaylor County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202540%33%26%
202440%32%26%
202347%33%25%
202246%31%25%
202146%31%25%
202046%31%24%
201947%31%24%
201847%31%23%
201752%31%22%
201644%31%22%
201549%29%21%
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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 Taylor County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Taylor County, TX include St. Johns Episcopal School and Abilene Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Taylor County?
7 private schools are located in Taylor County.
How diverse are private schools in Taylor County?
Taylor County private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Taylor County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Taylor County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Taylor County?
57% of private schools in Taylor County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Taylor County are often viewed compared to one another?

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