Franklin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 123 students in Franklin County, KS (there are 15 public schools, serving 4,244 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Franklin County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Franklin County (2026-27)

Map of Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
3755 Nevada Rd
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
Catholic
426 S Cedar St
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-4297

Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
123 Students
42,923 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$9,227

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
212 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
82 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
67%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
29 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
23%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Franklin County, KS?
2 private schools are located in Franklin County, KS.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin County?
100% of private schools in Franklin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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