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Independence Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 254 students in Independence, KS, 13% of all K-12 students in Independence, KS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Independence, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Independence Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Andrew Catholic School
St. Andrew Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
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Zion Lutheran School Photo
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
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Map of Independence Bible School
Independence Bible School
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
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Independence, KS Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
254
Students
$4,425
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Independence)
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
232 Schools
# Students
254 Students
42,923 Students
% Students of Color
15%
24%
0.56
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
8 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
151 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
59%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
75 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
30%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
51%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,425
$9,227
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Independence, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Independence, KS include Zion Lutheran School and St. Andrew Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Independence?
3 private schools are located in Independence.
What percentage of students in Independence go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Independence are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Independence?
100% of private schools in Independence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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