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Abilene ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 842 students in Abilene, TX, 4% of all K-12 students in Abilene, TX are educated in private schools versus (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 Abilene, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 842
  • Average Tuition: $7,000
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Abilene, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 842
  • Average Tuition: $7,000
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Abilene, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Abilene ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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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Abilene, TX ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

7
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+16.7% (+1 school) 10-yr
842
Students
+3.3% (+27 students) 10-yr
$7,000
Avg. Tuition
-19.5% (-$1,700) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-35.0% (-7 students) 10-yr
26%
Students of Color
-10.3% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Abilene)
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,105 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearAbilene, TX Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20226
20216
20206
20195
20185
20175
20165
20156
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# Students
842 Students
349,681 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025140183179
2024140178172
2023132179174
2022159189185
2021159185180
2020159178171
2019182185175
2018182183172
2017221191180
2016189189178
2015163178167
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% Students of Color
26%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
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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0.63
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
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
20,188 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
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
53,687 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
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
15,735 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
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
137,801 Students
% White Students
45%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
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
112,721 Students
% of Others Students
40%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
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
Academics
# Teachers
45 Teachers
32,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
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)

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
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)

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025131415
2024131415
2023131415
2022161415
2021161415
2020161415
2019161415
2018161415
2017151415
2016201415
2015201415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$14,016

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
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)

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
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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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearAbilene, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202595%83%81%
202495%85%85%
202395%85%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Abilene, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Abilene, TX include Abilene Christian Schools and St. Johns Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in Abilene?
7 private schools are located in Abilene.
How diverse are private schools in Abilene?
Abilene private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Abilene go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Abilene are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Abilene?
57% of private schools in Abilene are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Abilene are often viewed compared to one another?

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