Bishop Ward High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked KS School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 309 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,300
Acceptance rate: 10%
Application Deadline: Mar. 20
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bishop Ward High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bishop Ward High School
9	75
10	83
11	84
12	67

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Year Founded

1908

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School Motto

Jesus is the reason for our school.

Student Body

Total Students

309 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

86%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

khaki pants and uniform shirt

Number of AP Courses

2 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Mar. 20

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,300

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Tuition Notes

Scholarships and financial aid available!

Acceptance Rate

10%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Karina Martinez

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

Colors

White, Black

School Mascot

Cyclone

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academy of FinanceDebate and Forensics

Drama ClubJunior Police Academy

Pep ClubRobotics

School Notes

The mission of Bishop Ward High School is to provide a quality Catholic education that nurtures the body, mind, and soul of each student.
Ward is the first high school in Kansas and the first Catholic school nationwide to be selected as an AOF school by the prestigious National Academy Foundation.

Bishop Ward is a Catholic, college preparatory high school serving students who want to be challenged academically and spiritually and who have their sights set firmly on attending college.Since 1908, Bishop Ward has been proud to provide a "quality, Catholic, college preparatory education that nurtures the body, mind, and soul of each student."Whether it's the renovation of the football field,the business community support for our Academy of Finance program, or the complete renovation of the St. Albert the Great Chemistry Room every improvement marks a step toward a bright future for Bishop Ward High School and toward continuing the Bishop Ward Legacy and Tradition.Bishop Ward is proud to make the claim, "This is Cyclone Country!"And even more proud to continue the march toward our second century of educating many of the brightest and best students in Wyandotte County.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bishop Ward High School cost?

Bishop Ward High School's tuition is approximately $6,300 for private students.

What schools are Bishop Ward High School often compared to?

Bishop Ward High School is often viewed alongside schools like Bishop Miege High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Bishop Ward High School?

The acceptance rate of Bishop Ward High School is 10%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Bishop Ward High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Kansas with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Bishop Ward High School offer?

Bishop Ward High School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Bishop Ward High School's ranking?

Bishop Ward High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Bishop Ward High School?

The application deadline for Bishop Ward High School is Mar. 20.

In what neighborhood is Bishop Ward High School located?

Bishop Ward High School is located in the Riverview neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 1 other private schools located in Riverview.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Kansas is $9,941 for elementary schools and $12,987 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kansas is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).