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Atchison Private Schools

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 lower than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Atchison, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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 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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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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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

3
Private Schools
542
Students
$26,950
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Atchison)
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
232 Schools
# Students
542 Students
42,923 Students
% Students of Color
11%
24%
0.51
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
7 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
350 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
65%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
144 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
27%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
50%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,950
$9,227
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$3,392
Average Endowment Size
$3.1 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%
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 Maur Hill - Mount Academy, St. Benedict Catholic School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
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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