Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,850
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Independence Bible School
About the School
- Independence Bible School in Independence, KS, offers co–ed education for grades K through 12 in a rural community setting.
- The school enrolls 82 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 11 teachers.
- Founded in 1949, Independence Bible School follows a Christian orientation and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
- Annual tuition at Independence Bible School is $1,850, ranking the school among the more affordable private K–12 options in Kansas.
- The student body includes 17.28% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural Independence community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,850
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Independence Bible School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 24%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Go...into all the world and preach the Gospel.'
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Independence Bible School cost?
Independence Bible School's tuition is approximately $1,850 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Independence Bible School?
The application deadline for Independence Bible School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Independence Bible School is Tyro Community Christian School (12.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Lutheran School (1.7 miles away)
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Distance: 1.7 mi
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
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Distance: 33.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
4620 E Frank Phillips Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 337-6231
Distance: 35.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
Methodist
1780 Silver Lake Rd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 333-8631
Distance: 35.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Assembly of God
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Distance: 1.7 mi
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
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Distance: 1.7 mi
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
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Distance: 33.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
4620 E Frank Phillips Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 337-6231
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Independence Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Jefferson School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 N. 13th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
2.7 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Independence Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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