Why Keene?
We understand your interest in Keene and its many businesses, most owned and operated by people who live here. They came to attend college or put their children in our elementary and secondary schools, and stayed to become productive residents. These business owners have chosen to invest in the city they love, and have a desire to make it an even better place to live and raise a family, or retire.
Keene is a quiet town perfectly situated on the historic Chisholm Trail, located on Highway 67 and FM 2280( Old Betsy Road), six miles west of Interstate 35W.
THE HIGH POINT
Keene was founded in 1890 and incorporated in 1955. Keene is the highest point in Johnson County and aims high to succeed. Keene is known for its rich history in healthy living, education, and dedication to service of others.
Keene’ s small-town, sixtraffic-light atmosphere is a safe place to take your daily walks or let your children play in our two parks( plus one pocket park) and school playgrounds. Yet, Keene is close enough to the Metroplex to allow you to enjoy world-renowned cultural
events and big-time college and professional sports without a lengthy drive.
TOP-RATED SCHOOLS
Keene Independent School District takes great pride in its academic success, especially in dealing with diverse students and cultures.
Its vision of“ Every Child, Every Need, Every Day” is evident in its commitment to providing a small-school environment with bigschool opportunities.
Keene ISD is determined to stay true to its smalltown roots while staying on the cutting edge of technology and innovation.
Our well-qualified private schools are also an option, offering grades from pre-kindergarten through the graduate-degree level.
Keene Adventist Elementary School and private high school Chisholm Trail Academy offer Christian-based education.
Southwestern Adventist University offers a variety of associate, bachelors and masters degrees.
Together, our Keene Police Department with 13 full-time paid officers and Keene Fire-Rescue Department with 13 fulltime paid firefighters take pride in providing vital safety and ambulance service to our citizens.
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