Oldest Private Preschools in Kansas

The average private preschool in Kansas was founded around 1970 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in Kansas is Xavier Catholic School, founded in 1858.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # KS Schools Ranked: 83
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1858–1954
  • KS School Avg.: 1971
  • National School Avg.: 1971

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # KS Schools Ranked: 83
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1858–1954
  • KS School Avg.: 1971
  • National School Avg.: 1971
Show school map — Kansas (year founded range: 1858–1954, avg 1971)
Year Founded Range: 1858 1980 Avg. Year Founded: 1937

Oldest Private Preschools in Kansas (2026-27)

Xavier Catholic School Photo
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
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
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)
Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
611 N 8th St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4763
St. Xavier Catholic School Photo
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)
Map of St. 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
Map of St. 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
Zion Lutheran School Photo
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
Map of Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Catholic
210 Ne Branner Street
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 233-9171
Map of St. John's Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
Catholic
209 S Cherry St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2942
Map of St. Patrick Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
Catholic
409 S Malcolm Ave
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-4020
Map of St. 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)
Map of 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
Map of St. Patrick Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Catholic
630 W D Ave
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-2791
Map of St. 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
Overland Christian Schools Photo
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
Map of Fort Scott Christian Heights
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
1101 S Barbee St
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-4330
Central Christian School Photo
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)
St. Patricks School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1066 N 94th St
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 299-8131
(2)
Map of Christ The King Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Catholic
4501 W Maple St
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 943-0111
Map of St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
2635 S. Pattie St.
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 267-4911
St. John Catholic School Photo
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)
Map of Kiddi Kollege Of Wellington Park
Gr: K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
15020 Antioch Rd
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 814-7770
Map of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students
Catholic
1215 N Stratford Ln
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 684-9201
(1)
Map of Holy Cross Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
600 N Greenwich Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 684-4431
Cure' Of Ars Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
9403 Mission Rd
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 648-2620
Map of 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
Wichita Collegiate School Photo
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)
Brookridge Day School Photo
Gr: PK-3 | 335 students
Extracurriculars: 5
9555 Hadley Dr
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 649-2228
Newton Bible Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
900 Old Main Street
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1337
Open Door Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Christian
3033 N 103rd Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 334-7777
(3)
Map of Our Ladys Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 45 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
3020 S 7th St
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913) 403-9550
Map of Shawnee Mission Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
4901 Mission Road
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 384-4434
Map of Raintree Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
Montessori School
4601 Clinton Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 843-6800
(2)
Veritas Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students
Sports: 2
Christian
3001 Lawrence Ave.
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 749-0083
(1)
Cair Paravel Latin School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
635 SW Clay Street
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 232-3878
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kansas average private preschools founding year?
The Kansas average private preschools founding year is 1970 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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