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Harvey County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 241 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Harvey County Private Schools (2026-27)

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
Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
900 Old Main Street
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1337
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Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
241 Students
42,923 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
125 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
52%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
69 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
29%
18%
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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