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Garden City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 345 students in Garden City, KS, 5% of all K-12 students in Garden City, KS are educated in private schools versus public 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 Garden City, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Garden City 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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Garden City, KS Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
345
Students
$2,297
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
55%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Garden City)
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
232 Schools
# Students
345 Students
42,923 Students
% Students of Color
55%
24%
0.68
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# 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
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,297
$9,227
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,133
$3,392
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
88%
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 Garden City, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Garden City, KS include High Plains Christian School and Bible Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Garden City?
4 private schools are located in Garden City.
What percentage of students in Garden City go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Garden City are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Garden City?
100% of private schools in Garden City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Garden City are often viewed compared to one another?

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