About the School
- Derby Christian School in Derby, KS, offers co–ed education for grades K–12 in an urban large town setting.
- The school enrolls 80 students with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by 7 faculty members.
- Founded with a Baptist orientation and affiliated with the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS), it provides a religious education program.
- The student body includes approximately 5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
- Derby Christian School is one of several nearby private schools serving families in Derby and the surrounding area.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 24%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Derby Christian School?
The application deadline for Derby Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Derby Christian School is Midway Christian School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary Parish Catholic School (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Catholic
2306 E Meadowlark Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1720 Walnut Grove Rd.
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-5925
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
208 S Derby Ave
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Baptist
5135 S Broadway Street
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Catholic
1912 W Grand Ave
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 522-0461
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Baptist
5135 S Broadway Street
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
Christian
1201 E Berkeley St
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 734-9080
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2725 S Osage Ave
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 267-9472
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
6355 Willowbrook St.
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 773-9279
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 533 students
8301 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Catholic
2306 E Meadowlark Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
208 S Derby Ave
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Baptist
5135 S Broadway Street
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Catholic
1912 W Grand Ave
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 522-0461
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
Christian
1201 E Berkeley St
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 734-9080
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Catholic
2306 E Meadowlark Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1720 Walnut Grove Rd.
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-5925
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
208 S Derby Ave
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
2635 S. Pattie St.
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 267-4911
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9500 E. Boston
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 684-4574
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
El Paso Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 E Crestway
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Derby Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2230 North Woodlawn
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8540
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8540
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Derby Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Madison
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8580
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8580
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Ridgecrest Rd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1550 E Walnut Grove Road
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 29%
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