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Ford County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 207 students in Ford County, KS (there are 15 public schools, serving 7,765 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Ford County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ford County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Gr: K-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
905 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 227-6532
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Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
207 Students
42,923 Students
% Average Students of Color
60%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
14%
50%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$9,227
Average % on Financial Aid
85%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$3,392
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
101 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
12%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
68 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
33%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
37 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
18%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ford County, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Ford County, KS is Sacred Heart Cathedral School.
How many private schools are located in Ford County?
1 private schools are located in Ford County.
What percentage of students in Ford County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Ford County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ford County?
100% of private schools in Ford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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