Best Colby Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 163 students in Colby, KS.
100% of private elementary schools in Colby, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Colby, KS (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1995 W 4th St
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-6419
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1150 W 6th St
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-2813
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students

Overview

This Town (Colby)
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
163 Students
36,834 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
2,895 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
151 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,164 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,100 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
n/a
1,527 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
101 Students
22,574 Students
% White Students
62%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 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
52 Students
6,363 Students
% of Others Students
32%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Colby, KS?
2 private elementary schools are located in Colby, KS.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Colby?
100% of private elementary schools in Colby are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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