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Kansas Blue Ribbon Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon private schools serving 3,242 students in Kansas.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Kansas include Magdalen Catholic School, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, and Corpus Christi Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
88% of blue ribbon private schools in Kansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 3,242

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 3,242

Top Ranked Kansas Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Corpus Christi Catholic School
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2016
Catholic
6001 Bob Billings Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 331-3374
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Map of The Independent School, High
The Independent School, High
Gr: PK-12 | 499 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2005
8317 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
(1)
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Map of Magdalen Catholic School
Magdalen Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2018
Catholic
2221 N 127th St E
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 634-1572
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Map of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2020
Catholic
1215 N Stratford Ln
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 684-9201
(1)
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Saint Thomas Aquinas High School
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 18
Blue Ribbon year: 2012, 2014
Catholic
11411 Pflumm Rd
Overland Park, KS 66215
(913) 345-1411
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Map of Holy Rosary - Wea Catholic School
Holy Rosary - Wea Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2019
Catholic
22705 Metcalf Ave
Bucyrus, KS 66013
(913) 533-2462
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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Photo
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy
Gr: K-12 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Blue Ribbon year: 2005
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
5801 W 115th Street
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 327-8150
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Map of St. Patrick Catholic School
St. Patrick Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2014
Catholic
630 W D Ave
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-2791
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Kansas?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Kansas include Magdalen Catholic School, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, and Corpus Christi Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Kansas?
8 blue ribbon private schools are located in Kansas.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Kansas?
Kansas blue ribbon private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Kansas private school average of 24%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Kansas?
88% of blue ribbon private schools in Kansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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