For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 240 students in Bourbon County, KS (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,226 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Bourbon County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
Private Schools in Bourbon County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christian Learning Center
(Christian)
3200 Liberty Bell Rd Ste 100
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3244
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3244
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Tuition listed
1101 S Barbee St
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-4330
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-4330
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's Catholic School
(Catholic)
702 S Eddy Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-6060
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-6060
Gr: K-6 | 66 students
Overview
This County (Bourbon County)
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
240 Students
42,843 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
16 Teachers
3,340 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,703 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
193 Students
26,342 Students
% White Students
81%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
27 Students
7,386 Students
% of Others Students
11%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Bourbon County, KS?
3 private schools are located in Bourbon County, KS.
What percentage of students in Bourbon County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Bourbon County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bourbon County?
Which private schools in Bourbon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Bourbon County include: Christian Learning Center vs. Fort Scott Christian Heights, Fort Scott Christian Heights vs. Christian Learning Center, St. Mary's Catholic School vs. Fort Scott Christian Heights
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