Abilene Classical Academy
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 115 students 7.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Private schools in Abilene, TX
6 schools within 12 miles. TEFA pays about $10,000 per student.
Schools near Abilene
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Kenley School
under 1 mi Grades 2-8 49 students 6.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Grades PreK-5 82 students 3.4 students per teacher Episcopal
Grades PreK-12 447 students 12.4 students per teacher Church of Christ
Grades PreK-3 6 students 6 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist
Grades K 13 students 13 students per teacher Nonsectarian Early childhood
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Texas pays, and what that leaves you
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Education savings account
About $10,000 per student More for students with disabilities; $2,000 for homeschooled students.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees TEFA pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
We filled in the standard TEFA amount. Change it if your award letter says something different. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Keep looking
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Abilene) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Abilene?
We count 6 within 12 miles of downtown Abilene. Together they enrolled about 712 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Abilene Christian Schools with 447 students.
Which Abilene private schools take TEFA?
Texas shows approved schools only through its Vendor Finder; there is no downloadable list. Rather than guess, we do not mark Texas schools as participating. Check the official finder, then ask the school.
Will TEFA cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. TEFA pays about $10,000 per student, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.