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Finney County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 345 students in Finney County, KS (there are 23 public schools, serving 8,143 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Finney County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Finney County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bible Christian Academy
Bible Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
1404 E. Mary
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-2816
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Map of High Plains Christian School
High Plains Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2710 N Fleming St
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-9356
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St. Dominic Elementary School Photo
St. Dominic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
617 J C St
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 521-6232
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
503 Saint John Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-2241
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Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
345 Students
42,923 Students
% Average Students of Color
55%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,297
$9,227
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,133
$3,392
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
122 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,702 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
90 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
32%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
45 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Finney County, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Finney County, KS include Bible Christian Academy and High Plains Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Finney County?
4 private schools are located in Finney County.
What percentage of students in Finney County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Finney County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Finney County?
100% of private schools in Finney County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Finney County are often viewed compared to one another?

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