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Best Kansas Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 2,362 students in Kansas.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Kansas include Corpus Christi Catholic School, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, and The Independent School, High.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
86% of blue ribbon private elementary 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.

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
6001 Bob Billings Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 331-3374
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition listed
8317 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
Gr: PK-12 | 499 students Avg. class size: 15 students Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition listed
Magdalen Catholic School
(Catholic)
2221 N 127th St E
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 634-1572
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students Avg. class size: 15 students Blue Ribbon year: 2018
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
1215 N Stratford Ln
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 684-9201
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Blue Ribbon year: 2020
Holy Rosary - Wea Catholic School
(Catholic)
22705 Metcalf Ave
Bucyrus, KS 66013
(913) 533-2462
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 16 students Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
5801 W 115th Street
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 327-8150
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition listed
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
630 W D Ave
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-2791
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Blue Ribbon year: 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Kansas?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Kansas include Corpus Christi Catholic School, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, and The Independent School, High.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Kansas?
7 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Kansas.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Kansas?
Kansas blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Kansas private school average of 24%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Kansas?
86% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Kansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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