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Oldest Private Preschools in Kansas

The average private preschool in Kansas was founded around 1967 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in Kansas is Xavier Catholic School, founded in 1858.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # KS Schools Ranked: 93
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1858–1948
  • KS School Avg.: 1970
  • National School Avg.: 1970

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # KS Schools Ranked: 93
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1858–1948
  • KS School Avg.: 1970
  • National School Avg.: 1970
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Year Founded Range: 1858 1973 Avg. Year Founded: 1931

Oldest Private Preschools in Kansas (2026-27)

Showing 93 schools
Xavier Catholic School Photo
#1Xavier Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
541 Muncie Rd (Preschool 1409 2nd Ave)
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-3135
1858year founded
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St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
#2St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
320 N 7th Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-5553
(10)
1863year founded
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
#3Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
611 N 8th St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4763
1869year founded
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St. Xavier Catholic School Photo
#4St. Xavier Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
200 North Washington Street
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 238-2841
(8)
1871year founded
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
#5St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
101 E 9th St
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 282-1974
1880year founded
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Map of St. Patrick Catholic School
#6St. Patrick Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
1882year founded
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
#7Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
910 Mound St
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-9460
1888year founded
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Zion Lutheran School Photo
#8Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
1898year founded
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Map of St. Andrew Catholic School
#9St. Andrew Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
1904year founded
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Map of St. John's Catholic School
#10(T10–T11)St. John's Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
Catholic
209 S Cherry St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2942
1920year founded
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Map of St. Patrick Catholic School
#10(T10–T11)St. Patrick Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
Catholic
409 S Malcolm Ave
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-4020
1920year founded
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Map of St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School
#12St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
5130 Mission Rd
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 262-1686
(2)
1923year founded
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
#13(T13–T14)Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
630 S Eisenhower Drive
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 238-5921
1926year founded
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Map of St. Benedict Catholic School
#13(T13–T14)St. Benedict Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
201 Division St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 683-3366
1926year founded
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Map of St. Patrick Catholic School
#15St. Patrick Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Catholic
630 W D Ave
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-2791
1930year founded
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
#16St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
503 Saint John Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-2241
1942year founded
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Overland Christian Schools Photo
#17Overland Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
7016 W 74th St
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 948-9994
1943year founded
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Map of Fort Scott Christian Heights
#18Fort Scott Christian Heights
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
1101 S Barbee St
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-4330
1947year founded
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Central Christian School Photo
#19(T19–T20)Central Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1910 E 30th Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 663-2174
(2)
1948year founded
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Map of Holy Savior Catholic Academy
#19(T19–T20)Holy Savior Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
Catholic
4640 E 15th St N
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 684-2141
1948year founded
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St. Patricks School Photo
#21St. Patricks School
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1066 N 94th St
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 299-8131
(2)
1949year founded
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Holy Name Catholic School Photo
#22Holy Name Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
700 Fuller Street
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-0230
1952year founded
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Map of St. Mary Parish Catholic School
#23St. Mary Parish Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Catholic
2306 E Meadowlark Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
1953year founded
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Map of St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
#24St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
2635 S. Pattie St.
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 267-4911
1954year founded
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St. John Catholic School Photo
#25St. John Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1208 Kentucky St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
(1)
1956year founded
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Map of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
#26 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students
Catholic
1215 N Stratford Ln
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 684-9201
(1)
1957year founded
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Map of Holy Cross Catholic School
#27(T27–T28)Holy Cross Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
2633 Independence Rd
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 665-6168
1959year founded
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Map of Holy Cross Lutheran School
#27(T27–T28)Holy Cross Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
600 N Greenwich Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 684-4431
1959year founded
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Cure' Of Ars Catholic School Photo
#29Cure' Of Ars Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
9403 Mission Rd
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 648-2620
1961year founded
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Map of Highlawn Montessori School
#30(T30–T31)Highlawn Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
3531 Somerset Dr
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 649-6160
1963year founded
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Wichita Collegiate School Photo
#30(T30–T31)Wichita Collegiate School
Gr: NS-12 | 967 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 6
9115 E 13th Street N
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
(1)
1963year founded
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Map of Johnson County Montessori Preschool
#32(T32–T33)Johnson County Montessori Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Montessori School
6800 W 80th St
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 649-3838
(1)
1965year founded
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Map of Resurrection Catholic School
#32(T32–T33)Resurrection Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Catholic
4900 N Woodlawn Blvd
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 744-3576
1965year founded
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Brookridge Day School Photo
#34Brookridge Day School
Gr: PK-3 | 335 students
Extracurriculars: 5
9555 Hadley Dr
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 649-2228
1968year founded
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Newton Bible Christian School Photo
#35Newton Bible Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
900 Old Main Street
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1337
1973year founded
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What is the Kansas average private preschools founding year?
The Kansas average private preschools founding year is 1967 for 2026-27.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Kansas?
The top ranked private preschools in Kansas include Xavier Catholic School, St. Paul Lutheran School and Trinity Lutheran School.

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