For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 236 students in Great Bend, KS (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,876 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Great Bend, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Great Bend, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Great Bend, KS (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
215 Mckinley St
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 792-3477
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 792-3477
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Great Bend Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7 Sw 30 Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-9247
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-9247
Gr: 3-8 | 4 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
4200 Broadway Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-3265
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-3265
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students
Overview
This Town (Great Bend)
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
236 Students
42,843 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
30 Teachers
3,340 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,099
$10,478
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
12%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,703 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
188 Students
26,342 Students
% White Students
78%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
108 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
27 Students
7,386 Students
% of Others Students
11%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Great Bend, KS?
3 private schools are located in Great Bend, KS.
What percentage of students in Great Bend go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Great Bend are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Great Bend?
100% of private schools in Great Bend are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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