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Colby Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 163 students in Colby, KS, 15% of all K-12 students in Colby, KS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Colby, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Colby, KS (2026-27)

Map of Heartland Christian School
Heartland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
1995 W 4th St
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-6419
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students
Catholic
1150 W 6th St
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-2813
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Colby, KS Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
163
Students
9%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Colby)
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
232 Schools
# Students
163 Students
42,923 Students
% Students of Color
9%
24%
0.52
0.57
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
101 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
62%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
52 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
32%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Colby, KS?
2 private schools are located in Colby, KS.
What percentage of students in Colby go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Colby are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Colby?
100% of private schools in Colby are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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