St. John Catholic School Photo - Enrollment openings available for St. John School. Preschool thru 8th grade! Discover the difference, visit http://whystjohn.com

Best Douglas County Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,287 students in Douglas County, KS.
The top ranked private preschools in Douglas County, KS include Raintree Montessori School and Corpus Christi Catholic School.
43% of private preschools in Douglas County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Douglas County Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 preschools in Douglas County, KS?
The top ranked private preschools in Douglas County, KS include Raintree Montessori School and Corpus Christi Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Douglas County?
7 private preschools are located in Douglas County.
How diverse are private preschools in Douglas County?
Douglas County private preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Kansas private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
43% of private preschools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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