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Ellis County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 607 students in Ellis County, KS (there are 11 public schools, serving 4,033 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Ellis County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Ellis County (2026-27)

Map of Hays Maranatha Christian School
Hays Maranatha Christian School
Gr: 3-7 | 2 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1410 Toulon Ave
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-3975
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Map of Holy Family Elementary School
Holy Family Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
1800 Milner
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-3131
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Map of St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students
Catholic
605 Monroe St
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3185
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Map of Thomas More Prep-marian High
Thomas More Prep-marian High
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students
Catholic
1701 Hall St
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-6577
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Ellis County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of High Plains Christian School
High Plains Christian School
Gr: K-9 | 34 students
Baptist
2700 Canterbury Dr
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 628-2558
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Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
607 Students
42,923 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
60 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Average Class Size
22 students
16 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
212 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
12%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
617 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
9 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
1%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Ellis County, KS?
4 private schools are located in Ellis County, KS.
What percentage of students in Ellis County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Ellis County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ellis County?
100% of private schools in Ellis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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