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Best Kansas Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 4,327 students in Kansas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Kansas.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Kansas include St. James Academy, Maranatha Christian Academy, and Horizon Academy.
The average tuition cost is $13,587, which is higher than the Kansas private school average tuition cost of $10,626.
85% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Kansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Kansas (2026-27)

Cure' Of Ars Catholic School Photo
Cure' Of Ars Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
9403 Mission Rd
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 648-2620
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Hayden Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
401 Sw Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
(4)
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Horizon Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School
4901 Reinhardt Drive
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 789-9443
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Kansas City Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
4801 West 79th St
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 648-5227
(1)
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Maranatha Christian Academy Photo
Maranatha Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 436 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
6826 Lackman Road
Shawnee, KS 66217
(913) 631-0637
(11)
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Maur Hill - Mount Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1000 Green Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
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Resurrection Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 347 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
425 N 15th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 371-8101
(5)
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St. James Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
24505 Prairie Star Pkwy
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 254-4200
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St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
101 E 9th St
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 282-1974
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St. Xavier Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
200 North Washington Street
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 238-2841
(8)
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Xavier Catholic School Photo
Xavier Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
541 Muncie Rd (Preschool 1409 2nd Ave)
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-3135
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Accelerated Schools Of Overland Park
Gr: 4-12 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 9
10713 Barkley Street
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 341-6666
(1)
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Hope Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6308 Quivira Road
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 631-6940
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Kansas?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Kansas include St. James Academy, Maranatha Christian Academy, and Horizon Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Kansas?
13 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Kansas.
How much do private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in Kansas?
The average tuition cost is $13,587, which is higher than the Kansas private school average tuition cost of $10,626.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Kansas?
Kansas private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Kansas private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Kansas?
85% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Kansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
4,327
Students
$13,587
Avg. Tuition
17%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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