Best Atchison County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 542 students in Atchison County, KS (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,990 public students). 21% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Atchison County Private Schools (2026)

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

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

Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
542 Students
42,898 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
3,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% 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)
1285
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,950
$10,626
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$3,392
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$3.1 million
$23.62 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.57
# 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%
# 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
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
7,447 Students
% of Others Students
27%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 County, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Atchison County, KS include Trinity Lutheran School and Maur Hill - Mount Academy.
How many private schools are located in Atchison County?
3 private schools are located in Atchison County.
What percentage of students in Atchison County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Atchison County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Atchison County?
100% of private schools in Atchison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Atchison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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