Ascension School

At Ascension Catholic School, our mission is to educate, celebrate, and serve in the name of Christ.
Our vision is that Ascension Catholic School will provide a curriculum that fosters Catholic values and faith development.
This innovative curriculum will respect the student's individual differences, nurture the whole child, and prepare the student to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked KS School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
543 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Ascension School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • At Ascension Catholic School, our mission is to educate, celebrate, and serve in the name of Christ. Our vision is that Ascension Catholic School will provide a curriculum that fosters Catholic values and faith development. This innovative curriculum will respect the student's individual differences, nurture the whole child, and prepare the student to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ascension School's ranking?
Ascension School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Ascension School?
The application deadline for Ascension School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ascension School located?
Ascension School is located in the Ascension Heights neighborhood of Overland Park, KS.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked KS School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Johnson County, KS is $13,374 for elementary schools and $15,417 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Johnson County, KS is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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