For the 2025-26 school year, there are 229 private schools serving 42,875 students in Kansas (there are 1,339 public schools, serving 477,624 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Kansas attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $10,019 for elementary schools and $13,527 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Kansas include Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School, Bishop Miege High School, and Heritage Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 79% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 24% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Kansas Private Schools by County (2025-26)
Popular neighborhoods: I 435 West KC KS (2 schools), Riverview (2 schools), Rosedale (2 schools), West Lawrence (2 schools), Maple Crest (2 schools).
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Kansas?
The top-ranked private schools in Kansas include Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School, Bishop Miege High School, and Heritage Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Kansas?
There are 229 private schools are located in Kansas.
How much do private schools cost in Kansas?
The average private school tuition in Kansas is $10,019 for elementary schools and $13,527 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Kansas?
Approximately 24% of students in Kansas private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Kansas go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Kansas attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kansas?
Which private schools in Kansas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Kansas include: Lawrence Montessori School vs. Raintree Montessori School, Immanuel Lutheran School vs. Apostolic Academy, Montessori Childrens House vs. Raintree Montessori School
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