Zion Lutheran School Photo - Zion is accredited nationally by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and by the Kansas State Department of Education.

Best Independence Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 172 students in Independence, KS.
The top-ranked private preschools in Independence, KS include St. Andrew Catholic School and Zion Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kansas private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private preschools in Independence, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Independence Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo - Zion is accredited nationally by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and by the Kansas State Department of Education.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Independence)
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
172 Students
25,320 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
1,809 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
49%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$10,714
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
78 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
797 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
2,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,109 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
84 Students
14,527 Students
% White Students
49%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
62 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
74 Students
5,593 Students
% of Others Students
43%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Independence, KS?
The top-ranked private preschools in Independence, KS include St. Andrew Catholic School and Zion Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Independence?
2 private preschools are located in Independence.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Independence?
100% of private preschools in Independence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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