Veritas Christian School Photo - All Students have the opportunity to participate in athletics.

Best Douglas County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,477 students in Douglas County, KS (there are 27 public schools, serving 14,011 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Douglas County, KS include Corpus Christi Catholic School, Raintree Montessori School, and Bishop Seabury Academy.
50% of private schools in Douglas County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Douglas County Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Seabury Academy
Bishop Seabury Academy Photo - Students at Bishop Seabury follow a core curriculum that focuses their scholastic efforts in: Creative Arts, English, Languages, Math, Science, and Social Studies. For more information on our curriculum: https://www.seaburyacademy.org/academics/departments-courses.cfm
(Episcopal)
4120 Clinton Parkway
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-1717
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
6001 Bob Billings Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 331-3374
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Tuition listed
Raintree Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
4601 Clinton Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 843-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Tuition listed
Lawrence Montessori School
Montessori School
5005 Legends Dr
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 840-9555
Gr: K | 4 students Tuition listed
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
1900 University Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 760-3458
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Prairie Moon Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
1853 E 1600 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 841-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. John Catholic School
St. John Catholic School Photo - Enrollment openings available for St. John School. Preschool thru 8th grade! Discover the difference, visit http://whystjohn.com
(Catholic)
(1)
1208 Kentucky St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Veritas Christian School
Veritas Christian School Photo - All Students have the opportunity to participate in athletics.
(Christian)
(1)
3001 Lawrence Ave.
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 749-0083
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Sports: 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Douglas County, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Douglas County, KS include Corpus Christi Catholic School, Raintree Montessori School, and Bishop Seabury Academy.
How many private schools are located in Douglas County?
8 private schools are located in Douglas County.
How diverse are private schools in Douglas County?
Douglas County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Kansas private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
50% of private schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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