For the 2024 school year, there are 233 private schools serving 42,572 students in Kansas (there are 1,355 public schools, serving 479,272 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Kansas are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $7,023 for elementary schools and $10,506 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Kansas include Bishop Miege High School, Trinity Academy and Wichita Collegiate School.
The average acceptance rate is 93% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Kansas Private Schools by County (2024)
Popular neighborhoods: I 435 West KC KS (2 schools), Riverview (2 schools), Rosedale (2 schools), West Lawrence (2 schools), Maple Crest (2 schools).
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Kansas?
The best top ranked private schools in Kansas include Bishop Miege High School, Trinity Academy and Wichita Collegiate School.
How many private schools are located in Kansas?
233 private schools are located in Kansas.
How much do private schools cost in Kansas?
The average private school tuition in Kansas is $7,023 for elementary schools and $10,506 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Kansas?
Kansas private schools are approximately 25% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Kansas go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Kansas are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
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