Best Kansas Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 234 private schools serving 42,615 students in Kansas (there are 1,355 public schools, serving 479,272 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Kansas are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $7,023 for elementary schools and $10,506 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Kansas include Accelerated Schools Of Overland Park, St. Patrick Catholic School and Most Pure Heart Of Mary School.
The average acceptance rate is 93% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
79% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Kansas Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
56
13,178
12%
51
12,926
13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kansas?
How many private schools are located in Kansas?
234 private schools are located in Kansas.
How much do private schools cost in Kansas?
The average private school tuition in Kansas is $7,023 for elementary schools and $10,506 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Kansas?
Kansas private schools are approximately 25% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Kansas go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Kansas are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kansas?
79% of private schools in Kansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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