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St. Johns Episcopal School
South Willis KinderCare

Taylor County Private Schools

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 85%.
57% of private schools in Taylor County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
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
# Students
842 Students
349,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
45 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
48%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$12,796
Average % on Financial Aid
46%
24%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%
# Black Students
29 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
377 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
45%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
338 Students
112,970 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 Taylor County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Taylor County, TX include Abilene Christian Schools and St. Johns Episcopal School.
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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