The Independent School

The Independent School serves 560 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-12, is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association.
The student:teacher of The Independent School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked KS School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Independent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
1980
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005

Student Body

Total Students
560 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
The Independent School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
19 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Human Geography, AP Music Theory, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Statistics, AP US Government, AP US History, Differential Equations (Post-AP)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Independent School's ranking?
The Independent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for The Independent School?
The application deadline for The Independent School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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My daughter has been a student at The Independent School for K-5th grade and loves going to school every day. She loves the caring teachers and fine arts opportunities.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked KS School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Wichita, KS is $7,486 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Wichita, KS is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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