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Atchison Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 542 students in Atchison, KS, 27% of all K-12 students in Atchison, KS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools in Atchison, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Atchison Private Schools (2026-27)

Maur Hill - Mount Academy Photo
Maur Hill - Mount Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1000 Green Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
611 N 8th St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4763
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Map of St. Benedict Catholic School
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
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Atchison, Kansas Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Mt. St. Scholastica High School
Mt. St. Scholastica High School
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students
All-girls (Catholic)
810 R St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1334
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Map of Riverbend International School
Riverbend International School
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students
Specialized Curriculum
1900 N 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5199
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Atchison, KS Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
542
Students
-2.5% (-14 students) 10-yr
$26,950
Avg. Tuition
+23.9% (+$5,200) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
-26.7% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Atchison)
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
230 Schools
# Students
542 Students
42,914 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025181204179
2024181201172
2023169201174
2022176207185
2021143203180
2020150198171
2019196196175
2018196194172
2017195197180
2016191194178
2015185186167
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% Students of Color
11%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202511%24%34%
202411%25%34%
202312%25%33%
202212%24%33%
202112%24%32%
202013%24%32%
201912%22%31%
201812%22%31%
201712%22%32%
201612%22%32%
201515%22%32%
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0.51
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20250.510.570.65
20240.510.570.65
20230.500.570.65
20220.510.560.64
20210.500.560.64
20200.520.560.64
20190.530.520.63
20180.530.520.63
20170.520.470.61
20160.510.470.61
20150.490.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
212 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20254%3%5%
20244%3%5%
20234%4%5%
20225%4%4%
20215%5%4%
20205%5%4%
20194%3%4%
20184%3%4%
20174%4%4%
20164%3%4%
20154%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20254%12%9%
20244%12%9%
20235%14%9%
20223%12%8%
20214%12%9%
20204%12%9%
20193%10%8%
20183%10%8%
20173%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20153%9%8%
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# Black Students
7 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
350 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
65%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202565%63%52%
202465%63%52%
202367%62%52%
202266%63%54%
202167%63%54%
202064%63%54%
201962%67%56%
201862%67%56%
201764%71%58%
201666%71%58%
201568%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
144 Students
7,463 Students
% of Others Students
27%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202526%17%26%
202426%17%26%
202323%17%25%
202225%18%25%
202122%17%25%
202025%17%24%
201930%16%24%
201830%16%23%
201727%14%22%
201625%15%22%
201523%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
3,364 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202543%50%55%
202443%48%54%
202343%49%54%
202243%49%54%
202143%49%54%
202043%50%54%
201943%47%53%
201843%47%53%
201743%47%53%
201643%43%52%
201543%42%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025181615
2024181515
2023181515
2022181515
2021181515
2020181515
2019181515
2018181515
2017181515
2016181515
2015181515
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202531013
202431012
202331111
202231111
202131011
202031011
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Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1285
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2020-2025)

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025252526
2024252526
2023252526
2022252526
2021252526
2020242525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,950
$10,626

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025$26,950$10,666$15,012
2024$26,950$8,101$13,254
2023$26,950$7,779$12,626
2022$26,950$8,260$12,187
2021$26,250$7,977$11,800
2020$25,500$7,694$11,512
2019$24,750$7,716$11,293
2018$24,000$8,331$11,017
2017$23,250$8,288$10,708
2016$22,250$9,098$10,356
2015$21,750$9,141$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
54%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202554%36%34%
202454%37%34%
202354%36%34%
202254%36%33%
202154%34%33%
202054%33%32%
201954%30%31%
201854%30%30%
201754%29%30%
201654%29%29%
201540%28%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$3,392

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025$7,000$3,421$7,073
2024$7,000$3,476$6,930
2023$7,000$3,410$6,469
2022$7,000$3,189$6,289
2021$7,000$3,141$6,055
2020$7,000$3,046$5,921
2019$7,000$3,004$5,795
2018$7,000$2,671$5,456
2017$7,000$2,679$5,319
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Average Endowment Size
$3.1 million
$23.62 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2020-2025)

YearAtchison, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202585%79%81%
202485%93%85%
202385%93%85%
202285%92%85%
202185%92%85%
202085%92%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Atchison, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Atchison, KS include Trinity Lutheran School and Maur Hill - Mount Academy.
How many private schools are located in Atchison?
3 private schools are located in Atchison.
What percentage of students in Atchison go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Atchison are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Atchison?
100% of private schools in Atchison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Atchison are often viewed compared to one another?

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