The average private school acceptance rate in Kansas is 79% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Kansas is Bishop Ward High School, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10%
95%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 73%
Most Selective Private Schools in Kansas (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Bishop Ward High School![Bishop Ward High School Photo]( "Bishop Ward High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: 9-12
708 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 371-1201
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 371-1201
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Heritage Christian Academy![Heritage Christian Academy Photo - HCA has two campuses.]( "Heritage Christian Academy Photo - HCA has two campuses.")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-12
9333 W. 159th Street
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 681-7622
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 681-7622
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Heritage Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
16000 S Black Bob Rd
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 7-12
234 E Cloud St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-4422
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-4422
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-5
102 Cottonwood Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-7394
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-7394
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
510 S School St
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3530
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3530
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
21801 Johnson Dr
Shawnee, KS 66218
(913) 422-5520
Shawnee, KS 66218
(913) 422-5520
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Horizon Academy![Horizon Academy Photo - Student Ambassadors greet visitors.]( "Horizon Academy Photo - Student Ambassadors greet visitors.")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 1-9
4901 Reinhardt Drive
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 789-9443
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 789-9443
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Shawnee Mission Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
4901 Mission Road
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 384-4434
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 384-4434
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 66%
Grades: NS-12
1910 E 30th Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 663-2174
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 663-2174
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 4-12
10713 Barkley Street
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 341-6666
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 341-6666
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
2200 SW Eveningside Drive
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 228-0490
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 228-0490
Rank: #1313.
Rolph Literacy Academy
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-5
14533 E Sharon Lane
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 684-7323
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 684-7323
Rank: #1414.
Manhattan Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Grades: PK-8
306 S Juliette Ave
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 565-5050
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 565-5050
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Maur Hill - Mount Academy![Maur Hill - Mount Academy Photo - Auditorium]( "Maur Hill - Mount Academy Photo - Auditorium")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
1000 Green Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-6
617 J C St
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 521-6232
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 521-6232
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Wichita Adventist Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-10
2725 S Osage Ave
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 267-9472
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 267-9472
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
635 SW Clay Street
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 232-3878
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 232-3878
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Christ the Savior Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
7515 E. 13th St.
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 201-4810
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 201-4810
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Cure' Of Ars Catholic School![Cure' Of Ars Catholic School Photo]( "Cure' Of Ars Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
9403 Mission Rd
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 648-2620
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 648-2620
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Elyria Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
1644 Comanche Rd
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 242-4220
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 242-4220
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2000 NW Clay St
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 286-0427
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 286-0427
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Overland Christian Schools![Overland Christian Schools Photo]( "Overland Christian Schools Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
7016 W 74th St
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 948-9994
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 948-9994
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
905 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 227-6532
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 227-6532
Rank: #18 - 2518. - 25.
Trinity Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
12345 E 21st St N
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 634-0909
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 634-0909
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
401 Sw Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Holy Cross Catholic School![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-8
8101 W 95th Street
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 381-7408
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 381-7408
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Holy Rosary - Wea Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
22705 Metcalf Ave
Bucyrus, KS 66013
(913) 533-2462
Bucyrus, KS 66013
(913) 533-2462
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Hope Lutheran School![Hope Lutheran School Photo - 5th-8th grade choir]( "Hope Lutheran School Photo - 5th-8th grade choir")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-8
6308 Quivira Road
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 631-6940
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 631-6940
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
4801 West 79th St
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 648-5227
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 648-5227
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Midland Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
6915 Maurer Road
Shawnee, KS 66217
(913) 268-7400
Shawnee, KS 66217
(913) 268-7400
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-8
111 W 3rd St
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2721
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2721
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
1066 N 94th St
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 299-8131
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 299-8131
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-3
14700 W Us Highway 54
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 729-0303
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 729-0303
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Xavier Catholic School![Xavier Catholic School Photo]( "Xavier Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
541 Muncie Rd (Preschool 1409 2nd Ave)
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-3135
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-3135
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kansas average private schools acceptance rate?
The Kansas average private schools acceptance rate is 79% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in Kansas?
The top ranked private schools in Kansas include Bishop Ward High School, Heritage Christian Academy and Heritage Christian Academy.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Kansas?
The most selective private high school in Kansas is Bishop Ward High School, with an acceptance rate of 10%. The most selective private elementary school is Heritage Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
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