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Barton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 285 students in Barton County, KS (there are 16 public schools, serving 4,724 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Barton County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Barton County Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
111 W 3rd St
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2721
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Map of Central Kansas Christian Academy
Central Kansas Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
215 Mckinley St
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 792-3477
(2)
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Map of Great Bend Sda School
Great Bend Sda School
Gr: 3-8 | 4 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7 Sw 30 Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-9247
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Map of Holy Family School
Holy Family School
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students
Catholic
4200 Broadway Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-3265
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Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
285 Students
42,923 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,800
$9,227
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
35%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
12%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
266 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
82%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
27 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
8%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Barton County, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Barton County, KS is St. Joseph Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Barton County?
4 private schools are located in Barton County.
What percentage of students in Barton County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Barton County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Barton County?
100% of private schools in Barton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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