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Best Finney County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 345 students in Finney County, KS.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Kansas private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private elementary schools in Finney County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 345
  • Average Tuition: $2,297
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 8%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 55%
  • View Finney County, KS School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 345
  • Average Tuition: $2,297
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 8%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 55%
  • View Finney County, KS School Trends

Top Ranked Finney County Private Elementary 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
Avg. class size: 15 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

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearFinney County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20185
20174
20164
20153
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# Students
345 Students
36,905 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
202586196199
202486193192
202392192193
202293199205
202193195201
202093189188
201981183193
201866181190
2017103183199
2016103182196
2015113174183
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% Average Students of Color
55%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
202560%24%33%
202460%25%32%
202351%25%32%
202253%24%32%
202153%25%31%
202053%25%31%
201927%22%31%
201828%22%30%
201718%22%31%
201618%22%31%
201522%22%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
2,895 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:111:1
201914:113:111:1
201814:113:111:1
201716:113:111:1
201616:113:112:1
201517:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
202585%47%54%
202485%45%54%
202385%46%53%
202285%46%53%
202185%47%53%
202085%47%53%
201985%44%52%
201885%43%52%
201785%43%51%
201685%40%51%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
2025151516
2024151415
2023151415
2022151515
2021151415
2020151515
2019151515
2018151515
2017151515
2016151515
2015201515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,297
$9,941

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
2025$2,273$10,041$14,043
2024$2,450$7,341$12,357
2023$2,450$6,879$11,693
2022$2,450$7,306$11,199
2021$2,450$6,993$10,824
2020$2,450$6,837$10,496
2019$2,450$6,936$10,300
2018$2,450$7,867$10,056
2017$2,450$7,925$9,712
2016$2,450$8,929$9,307
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Average % on Financial Aid
8%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
20258%36%34%
20248%36%33%
20238%35%33%
20228%35%32%
20218%33%32%
20208%32%31%
20198%28%30%
20188%28%29%
20178%26%29%
20168%26%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,133
$3,144

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
2025$200$3,152$6,227
2024$200$3,200$6,113
2023$200$3,061$5,785
2022$200$2,829$5,514
2021$200$2,742$5,269
2020$200$2,742$5,141
2019$200$2,671$5,007
2018$200$2,277$4,752
2017$200$2,247$4,582
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Average Acceptance Rate
93%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
202593%80%81%
2024100%93%85%
2023100%93%85%
2022100%92%85%
2021100%92%86%
2020100%92%86%
2019100%92%85%
2018100%92%85%
2017100%92%86%
2016100%94%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
20250.680.560.64
20240.680.560.64
20230.710.570.63
20220.700.570.62
20210.700.570.62
20200.700.570.62
20190.490.520.61
20180.520.520.60
20170.580.470.59
20160.580.470.59
20150.580.470.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
145 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
1,162 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
20258%4%5%
20248%4%5%
20237%4%5%
20225%4%5%
20215%4%5%
20205%4%5%
20199%3%4%
20188%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
122 Students
4,076 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
11%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
202544%11%9%
202444%11%9%
202335%13%9%
202236%13%8%
202136%13%9%
202036%13%9%
201915%10%8%
201816%10%8%
201712%8%8%
201612%8%8%
201512%8%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
1,526 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
20231%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%8%
20201%3%8%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
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# White Students
90 Students
22,542 Students
% White Students
32%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
202532%63%55%
202432%63%55%
202336%62%55%
202236%62%57%
202136%62%57%
202036%62%58%
201969%67%59%
201867%66%59%
201757%71%61%
201657%71%61%
201557%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
45 Students
6,440 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFinney County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
202516%18%22%
202416%18%22%
202321%18%22%
202222%18%22%
202122%18%20%
202022%18%19%
20195%16%20%
20187%17%20%
201729%15%19%
201629%15%18%
201529%14%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Finney County, KS?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Finney County, KS include High Plains Christian School and Bible Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Finney County?
4 private elementary schools are located in Finney County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Finney County?
100% of private elementary schools in Finney County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Finney County are often viewed compared to one another?

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