The average private school in Kansas was founded around 1967 (2024).
The oldest private school in Kansas is Xavier Catholic School, founded in 1858.
Year Founded Range: 1858
1973
Avg. Year Founded: 1927
Oldest Private Schools in Kansas (2024)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Xavier Catholic School![Xavier Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten students using iPads during class.]( "Xavier Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten students using iPads during class.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1858
Grades: PK-8
541 Muncie Rd (Preschool 1409 2nd Ave)
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-3135
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-3135
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Maur Hill - Mount Academy![Maur Hill - Mount Academy Photo - Auditorium]( "Maur Hill - Mount Academy Photo - Auditorium")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1863
Grades: 9-12
1000 Green Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Founding Date: 1863
Grades: PK-8
320 N 7th Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-5553
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-5553
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1871
Grades: PK-12
200 North Washington Street
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 238-2841
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 238-2841
Rank: #55.
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: PK-8
101 E 9th St
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 282-1974
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 282-1974
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1881
Grades: K-5
102 Cottonwood Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-7394
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-7394
Rank: #77.
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: K-8
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: K-7
206 West Second Street
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3914
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3914
Rank: #99.
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: K-8
111 W 3rd St
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2721
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2721
Rank: #1010.
Zion Lutheran School![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Zion is accredited nationally by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and by the Kansas State Department of Education.]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Zion is accredited nationally by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and by the Kansas State Department of Education.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-8
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
Rank: #1111.
Bishop Ward High School![Bishop Ward High School Photo]( "Bishop Ward High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: 9-12
708 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 229-3618
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 229-3618
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: 9-12
401 Sw Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
Rank: #1313.
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1916
Grades: PK-8
905 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 227-6532
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 227-6532
Rank: #1414.
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: PK-8
139 S Millwood St
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 261-5800
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 261-5800
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1923
Grades: PK-8
5130 Mission Rd
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 262-1686
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 262-1686
Rank: #1616.
St. Benedict Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1926
Grades: PK-8
201 Division St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-3503
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-3503
Rank: #1717.
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1930
Grades: PK-8
630 W D Ave
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-2791
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-2791
Rank: #1818.
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1942
Grades: PK-6
503 Saint John Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-2241
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-2241
Rank: #1919.
Overland Christian Schools![Overland Christian Schools Photo]( "Overland Christian Schools Photo")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1943
Grades: PK-12
7016 W 74th St
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 948-9994
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 948-9994
Rank: #2020.
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: K-12
201 S. Elbing Rd
Elbing, KS 67041
(316) 799-2211
Elbing, KS 67041
(316) 799-2211
Rank: #2121.
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: NS-12
1910 E 30th Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 663-2174
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 663-2174
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-8
1066 N 94th St
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 299-8131
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 299-8131
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: K-12
4801 West 79th St
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 648-5227
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 648-5227
Rank: #2424.
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: PK-8
2635 S. Pattie St.
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 267-4911
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 267-4911
Rank: #2525.
St. John Catholic School![St. John Catholic School Photo - Enrollment openings available for St. John School. Preschool thru 8th grade! Discover the difference, visit http://whystjohn.com]( "St. John Catholic School Photo - Enrollment openings available for St. John School. Preschool thru 8th grade! Discover the difference, visit http://whystjohn.com")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
1208 Kentucky St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
Rank: #2626.
St. Matthew Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: K-8
1000 SE 28th St
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-2188
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-2188
Rank: #2727.
Bishop Miege High School![Bishop Miege High School Photo]( "Bishop Miege High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: 9-12
5041 Reinhardt Drive
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 222-5803
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 222-5803
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Highlawn Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: PK-6
3531 Somerset Dr
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 649-6160
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 649-6160
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: NS-12
9115 E 13th Street N
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
Rank: #3030.
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy![Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Photo]( "Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: K-12
5801 W 115th Street
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 327-8150
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 327-8150
Rank: #3131.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-3
9555 Hadley Dr
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 649-2228
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 649-2228
Rank: #3232.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: K-12
100 Lakemary Dr
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 557-4000
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 557-4000
Rank: #3333.
Midland Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: K-12
6915 Maurer Road
Shawnee, KS 66217
(913) 268-7400
Shawnee, KS 66217
(913) 268-7400
Rank: #3434.
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: K-6
6400 State Line Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 722-1115
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 722-1115
Rank: #3535.
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-6
3033 N 103rd Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 334-7777
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 334-7777
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kansas average Private Schools founding year?
The Kansas average Private Schools founding year is 1967 for 2024.
What are the Private Schools with oldest founding year in Kansas?
The top ranked Private Schools in Kansas include Xavier Catholic School, Maur Hill - Mount Academy and St. Paul Lutheran School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Kansas?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in Kansas is Maur Hill - Mount Academy, with a year of 1863. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is Xavier Catholic School, with a year of 1858.
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