About the School
- High Plains Christian School in Hays, KS, is a co–educational Baptist–affiliated private school serving kindergarten through 9th grade in a town community setting.
- The school has a total enrollment of 34 students and employs 4 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 9:1.
- Founded with religious affiliation under the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS), the school offers education consistent with a Christian orientation.
- Located in Hays, the school serves a small student body compared to other nearby private schools, with grade levels spanning early elementary to the start of high school.
- Tuition and detailed program offerings are not provided, but the school provides education in a rural Kansas town environment focused on early and middle grade levels.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for High Plains Christian School?
The application deadline for High Plains Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to High Plains Christian School is Thomas More Prep-marian High (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Family Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
1800 Milner
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-3131
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students
Catholic
1701 Hall St
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-6577
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 3-7 | 2 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1410 Toulon Ave
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-3975
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students
Catholic
605 Monroe St
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3185
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Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students
Catholic
300 N Washington
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-2157
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students
Catholic
1701 Hall St
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-6577
Distance: 53.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Catholic
301 State Street
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5835
Distance: 75.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
Catholic
209 S Cherry St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2942
Distance: 75.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Catholic
712 E Main St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3941
Distance: 90.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 90 students
Specialized Curriculum
830 S 9th St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 643-4460
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
1800 Milner
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-3131
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students
Catholic
1701 Hall St
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-6577
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 3-7 | 2 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1410 Toulon Ave
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-3975
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students
Catholic
605 Monroe St
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3185
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students
Catholic
300 N Washington
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-2157
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
1800 Milner
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-3131
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students
Catholic
605 Monroe St
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3185
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students
Catholic
300 N Washington
Plainville, KS 67663
(785) 434-2157
Distance: 44.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Catholic
510 S School St
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3530
Distance: 45.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students
Catholic
4200 Broadway Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-3265
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Macarthur
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2520
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2520
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Hays High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 E 13th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2600
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2600
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 E 28th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2550
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2550
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Hays Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W. 29th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1906 Ash
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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