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Veritas Christian School Top 7 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (KS)
St. John Catholic School Top 5 · Largest Endowment (KS)
Bishop Seabury Academy Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (KS)

Douglas County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Douglas County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Douglas County Private Schools (2026-27)

Bishop Seabury Academy Photo
Bishop Seabury Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Episcopal
4120 Clinton Parkway
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-1717
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Map of Corpus Christi Catholic School
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students
Catholic
6001 Bob Billings Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 331-3374
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Map of Raintree Montessori School
Raintree Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
Montessori School
4601 Clinton Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 843-6800
(2)
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Map of Lawrence Montessori School
Lawrence Montessori School
Gr: K | 4 students
Montessori School
5005 Legends Dr
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 840-9555
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Map of Montessori Childrens House
Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
1900 University Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 760-3458
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Map of Prairie Moon Waldorf School
Prairie Moon Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
1853 E 1600 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 841-8800
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St. John Catholic School Photo
St. John Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1208 Kentucky St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
(1)
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Veritas Christian School Photo
Veritas Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students
Sports: 2
Christian
3001 Lawrence Ave.
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 749-0083
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,477 Students
42,923 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
136 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1305
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,132
$9,227
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,994
$3,392
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.57
# American Indian Students
24 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
55 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
1,010 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
68%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
276 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
19%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

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, Bishop Seabury Academy, and Raintree Montessori School.
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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