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Best Harvey County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 225 students in Harvey County, KS (there are 17 public schools, serving 6,102 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Harvey County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Harvey County Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
101 E 9th St
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 282-1974
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Newton Bible Christian School Photo
Newton Bible Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Christian
900 Old Main Street
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1337
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Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHarvey County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20203
20194
20185
20175
20166
20156
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# Students
225 Students
42,898 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHarvey County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
2025113204179
2024113201172
2023122201174
2022118207185
2021118203180
202091198171
201978196175
201868194172
201766197180
201656194178
201550186167
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% Average Students of Color
28%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarvey County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
202528%24%34%
202428%25%34%
202331%25%33%
202236%24%33%
202136%24%32%
202036%24%32%
201940%22%31%
201839%22%31%
201735%22%32%
201635%22%32%
201534%22%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
3,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarvey County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201510:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarvey County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
2025161615
2024161515
2023161515
2022161515
2021161515
2020161515
2019161515
2018161515
2017161515
2016161515
2015161515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearHarvey County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
20250.610.570.65
20240.610.570.65
20230.580.570.65
20220.600.560.64
20210.600.560.64
20200.550.560.64
20190.540.520.63
20180.550.520.63
20170.580.470.61
20160.570.470.61
20150.500.460.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearHarvey County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
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# Asian Students
1 Student
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHarvey County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
20231%4%5%
20191%3%4%
20182%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
41 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHarvey County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
202518%12%9%
202418%12%9%
202323%14%9%
202229%12%8%
202129%12%9%
202025%12%9%
201922%10%8%
201821%10%8%
201719%9%8%
201618%9%8%
201520%9%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHarvey County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20232%3%8%
20222%3%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%3%8%
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# White Students
125 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
56%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHarvey County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
202556%63%52%
202456%63%52%
202359%62%52%
202255%63%54%
202155%63%54%
202061%63%54%
201964%67%56%
201863%67%56%
201760%71%58%
201661%71%58%
201567%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
53 Students
7,447 Students
% of Others Students
24%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHarvey County AverageKansas (KS) AverageNational Average
202524%17%26%
202424%17%26%
202315%17%25%
202214%18%25%
202114%17%25%
202012%17%24%
201911%16%24%
201812%16%23%
201719%14%22%
201619%15%22%
201511%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Harvey County, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Harvey County, KS is St. Mary Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Harvey County?
2 private schools are located in Harvey County.
What percentage of students in Harvey County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Harvey County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harvey County?
100% of private schools in Harvey County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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