Kansas City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,662 students in Kansas City, KS, 5% of all K-12 students in Kansas City, KS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Kansas City, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,662
  • Average Tuition: $5,742
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 61%
  • View Kansas City, KS School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,662
  • Average Tuition: $5,742
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 61%
  • View Kansas City, KS School Trends

Top Ranked Kansas City Private Schools (2026-27)

Bishop Ward High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
708 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 371-1201
Resurrection Catholic School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 347 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
425 N 15th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 371-8101
(5)
Map of Christ The King Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students
Catholic
3027 N 54th St
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 287-8883
Map of Holy Name School
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
Catholic
1007 Southwest Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913) 722-1032
Open Door Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Christian
3033 N 103rd Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 334-7777
(3)
Map of Our Lady Of Unity School
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2646 S 34th St
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 262-7022
(1)
Map of Our Ladys Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 45 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
3020 S 7th St
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913) 403-9550
St. Patricks School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1066 N 94th St
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 299-8131
(2)
Map of V Lindsay Sda School
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3310 Garfield Ave
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 342-4435
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Kansas City, Kansas Private Schools (Closed)

Map of All Saints Consolidated School
Gr: 5-8 | 68 students
Catholic
809 Vermont Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 342-3669
Map of Muncie Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students
Christian
3650 N 67th St
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 299-9884
Map of Pleasant Green Community School
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students
Baptist
340 David L Gray Drive
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 371-5393

Kansas City, KS Private School Trends

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kansas City, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Kansas City, KS include Resurrection Catholic School and Bishop Ward High School.
How many private schools are located in Kansas City?
9 private schools are located in Kansas City.
How diverse are private schools in Kansas City?
Kansas City private schools are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the Kansas private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Kansas City go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Kansas City are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kansas City?
100% of private schools in Kansas City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Kansas City are often viewed compared to one another?

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