For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 99 students in Augusta, KS (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,905 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Augusta, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Augusta, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Augusta, KS (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. James Catholic School
(Catholic)
1010 Belmont Ave
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-5721
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-5721
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Overview
This Town (Augusta)
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
99 Students
42,843 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
3,340 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,703 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
81 Students
26,342 Students
% White Students
82%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
9 Students
7,386 Students
% of Others Students
9%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Augusta, KS?
2 private schools are located in Augusta, KS.
What percentage of students in Augusta go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Augusta are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Augusta?
50% of private schools in Augusta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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