For the 2025 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 Bishop Seabury Academy, Corpus Christi Catholic School, and Raintree Montessori School.
Top Ranked Douglas County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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 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
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-1717
Grades: 6-12
| 190 students
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
6001 Bob Billings Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 331-3374
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 331-3374
Grades: PK-8
| 335 students
4601 Clinton Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 843-6800
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 843-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Lawrence Montessori School
Montessori School
5005 Legends Dr
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 840-9555
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 840-9555
Grades: K
| 4 students
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
1900 University Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 760-3458
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 760-3458
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
Prairie Moon Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
1853 E 1600 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 841-8800
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 841-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 71 students
1208 Kentucky St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
Grades: PK-8
| 282 students
256 N Michigan St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 749-0083
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 749-0083
Grades: PK-12
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Douglas County, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Douglas County, KS include Bishop Seabury Academy, Corpus Christi Catholic School, 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 25%.
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?
Which private schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Douglas County include: Lawrence Montessori School vs. Raintree Montessori School, Montessori Childrens House vs. Raintree Montessori School, St. John Catholic School vs. Corpus Christi Catholic School
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