Top 5 Best Kansas Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon private schools serving 3,340 students in Kansas.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Kansas include The Independent School, Magdalen Catholic School and St. Patrick Catholic School.
88% of blue ribbon private schools in Kansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Kansas Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
The Independent School
(1)
8317 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
560 students
Year: 2005
Magdalen Catholic School
(Catholic)
2221 N 127th St E
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 634-1572
498 students
Year: 2018
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
630 W D Ave
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-2791
163 students
Year: 2014
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
1215 N Stratford Ln
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 684-9201
584 students
Year: 2020
Saint Thomas Aquinas High School
Saint Thomas Aquinas High School Photo
(Catholic)
11411 Pflumm Rd
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 319-2423
878 students
Year: 2012, 2014
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
6001 Bob Billings Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 331-3374
312 students
Year: 2016
Holy Rosary Wea Catholic School
(Catholic)
22705 Metcalf Ave
Bucyrus, KS 66013
(913) 533-2462
146 students
Year: 2019
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
5801 W 115th Street
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 327-8150
199 students
Year: 2005

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Kansas?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Kansas include The Independent School, Magdalen Catholic School and St. Patrick Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Kansas?
8 blue ribbon private schools are located in Kansas.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Kansas?
Kansas blue ribbon private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Kansas private school average of 25%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Kansas?
88% of blue ribbon private schools in Kansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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