Cur of Ars School opened in September, 1961 with eight grades.
By the fall of 1962, the enrollment was up to 600 students, and at the end of the second year, the first grade was discontinued.
A second wing was added to the school in 1968 and at that time the first grade was reinstated and a kindergarten was added.
A preschool became part of the educational program beginning with the 1978-79 school year.
A new church was dedicated in March, 1979. The original church became the Father Kelly Center, adding a sports and activity facility to the school and parish.
Cur of Ars Parish and School received its name from Archbishop Hunkeler.
Cur is a French name meaning priest or pastor, and Ars is the name of a small village in France.
The Cur of Ars was a young priest by the name of John Vianney.
He was the son of a peasant farmer and found learning very difficult.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cure' Of Ars Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
673 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Cur of Ars School opened in September, 1961 with eight grades. By the fall of 1962, the enrollment was up to 600 students, and at the end of the second year, the first grade was discontinued. A second wing was added to the school in 1968 and at that time the first grade was reinstated and a kindergarten was added. A preschool became part of the educational program beginning with the 1978-79 school year. A new church was dedicated in March, 1979. The original church became the Father Kelly Center, adding a sports and activity facility to the school and parish. Cur of Ars Parish and School received its name from Archbishop Hunkeler. Cur is a French name meaning priest or pastor, and Ars is the name of a small village in France. The Cur of Ars was a young priest by the name of John Vianney. He was the son of a peasant farmer and found learning very difficult.
Source: Verified school update
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What is Cure' Of Ars Catholic School's ranking?
Cure' Of Ars Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Largest student body.
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The application deadline for Cure' Of Ars Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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