For the 2025 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 in Atchison County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Atchison County, KS include Maur Hill - Mount Academy and Trinity Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Atchison County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Atchison County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Maur Hill - Mount Academy![Maur Hill - Mount Academy Photo - Auditorium Maur Hill - Mount Academy Photo - Auditorium]()

(Catholic)
1000 Green Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
611 N 8th St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4763
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4763
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
St. Benedict Catholic School
(Catholic)
201 Division St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 683-3366
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 683-3366
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Atchison County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mt. St. Scholastica High School (Closed 2000)
All-girls (Catholic)
810 R St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1334
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1334
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students
Riverbend International School (Closed 2021)
Special Program Emphasis
1900 N 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5199
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5199
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Atchison County, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Atchison County, KS include Maur Hill - Mount Academy and Trinity Lutheran School.
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?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Atchison County include: Trinity Lutheran School vs. St. Benedict Catholic School, St. Benedict Catholic School vs. Trinity Lutheran School
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