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Best Kansas Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon private high schools serving 1,578 students in Kansas.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Kansas include The Independent School, High and St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
67% of blue ribbon private high 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 High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
St. Thomas Aquinas High School Photo
(Catholic)
11411 Pflumm Rd
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 345-1411
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 18 Blue Ribbon year: 2012, 2014 Tuition listed
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Photo
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Kansas?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Kansas include The Independent School, High and St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Kansas?
3 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Kansas.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Kansas?
67% of blue ribbon private high schools in Kansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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