The average private high school acceptance rate in Kansas is 72% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Kansas is Bishop Ward High School, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 72%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Kansas (2025-26)
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 - 42. - 4.
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 - 42. - 4.
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 - 42. - 4.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 4-12
10713 Barkley Street
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 341-6666
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 341-6666
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
635 SW Clay Street
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 232-3878
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 232-3878
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
1910 E 30th Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 663-2174
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 663-2174
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
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: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2000 NW Clay St
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 286-0427
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 286-0427
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
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: #10 - 1510. - 15.
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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
401 Sw Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #1919.
St. James Academy![St. James Academy Photo]( "St. James Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: 9-12
24505 Prairie Star Pkwy
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 254-4200
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 254-4200
Rank: #2020.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K-12
201 S. Elbing Rd
Elbing, KS 67041
(316) 799-2211
Elbing, KS 67041
(316) 799-2211
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kansas average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Kansas average private high schools acceptance rate is 72% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private high schools in Kansas?
The top ranked private high schools in Kansas include Bishop Ward High School, Heritage Christian Academy and Heritage Christian Academy.
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