The average private high school in Kansas was founded around 1969 (2025).
The oldest private high school in Kansas is Maur Hill - Mount Academy, founded in 1863.
Year Founded Range: 1863
1985
Avg. Year Founded: 1952
Oldest Private High Schools in Kansas (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Heritage Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
16000 S Black Bob Rd
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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) 371-1201
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 371-1201
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: 7-12
234 E Cloud St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-4422
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-4422
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: 9-12
401 Sw Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
Rank: #77.
Tipton Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: 9-12
301 State Street
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5835
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5835
Rank: #88.
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1920
Grades: PK-12
209 S Cherry St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2942
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2942
Rank: #99.
Heartsping, Inc.
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1934
Grades: 4-12
8700 E 29th St N
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 634-8756
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 634-8756
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: K-12
201 S. Elbing Rd
Elbing, KS 67041
(316) 799-2211
Elbing, KS 67041
(316) 799-2211
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-12
1101 S Barbee St
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-4330
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-4330
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: NS-12
1910 E 30th Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 663-2174
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 663-2174
Rank: #1414.
Independence Bible School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: K-12
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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) 262-2700
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 262-2700
Rank: #1717.
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: 9-12
8101 W Central Ave
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 722-2390
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 722-2390
Rank: #1818.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: NS-12
9115 E 13th Street N
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: 7-12
1400 E 17th Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5800
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-5800
Rank: #2121.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: 4-12
100 Lakemary Dr
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: K-12
6826 Lackman Road
Shawnee, KS 66217
(913) 631-0637
Shawnee, KS 66217
(913) 631-0637
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: 4-12
10713 Barkley Street
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 341-6666
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 341-6666
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Shawnee Mission Christian School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: PK-12
4901 Mission Road
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 384-4434
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 384-4434
Rank: #2626.
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: PK-12
256 N Michigan St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 749-0083
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 749-0083
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-12
635 SW Clay Street
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 232-3878
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 232-3878
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-12
8301 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-12
8317 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
Rank: #3030.
Thomas More Prep-marian High
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: 7-12
1701 Hall St
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-6577
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-6577
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Central Christian Academy![Central Christian Academy Photo - Gym Mural]( "Central Christian Academy Photo - Gym Mural")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: K-12
2900 N Rock Road
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 688-1161
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 688-1161
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Elyria Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: K-12
1644 Comanche Rd
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 242-4220
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 242-4220
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Flint Hills Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1983
Grades: PK-12
3905 Green Valley Rd
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 776-2223
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 776-2223
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Sunrise Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1983
Grades: PK-12
5500 E 45th St N
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 744-9262
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 744-9262
Rank: #3535.
Tyro Community Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1985
Grades: PK-12
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kansas average private high schools founding year?
The Kansas average private high schools founding year is 1969 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Kansas?
The top ranked private high schools in Kansas include Maur Hill - Mount Academy, St. Xavier Catholic School and Heritage Christian Academy.
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