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Dickinson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 131 students in Dickinson County, KS (there are 19 public schools, serving 3,492 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Dickinson County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Dickinson County (2026-27)

Map of Abilene Baptist Academy
Abilene Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Baptist
409 N Van Buren St
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1032
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Map of St. Andrews Elementary School
St. Andrews Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
301 S Buckeye Ave
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2453
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Dickinson County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Great Plains Academy
Great Plains Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
Seventh Day Adventist
Po Box 215
Enterprise, KS 67441
(785) 263-8211
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Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
131 Students
42,923 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,100
$9,227

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
91 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
68%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
37 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
28%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dickinson County, KS?
2 private schools are located in Dickinson County, KS.
What percentage of students in Dickinson County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Dickinson County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dickinson County?
100% of private schools in Dickinson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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