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Bishop Seabury Academy Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (KS)
Veritas Christian School Top 7 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (KS)

Lawrence Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,477 students in Lawrence, KS, 12% of all K-12 students in Lawrence, KS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Lawrence, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lawrence Private Schools (2026-27)

Bishop Seabury Academy Photo
Bishop Seabury Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Episcopal
4120 Clinton Parkway
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-1717
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Map of Corpus Christi Catholic School
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students
Catholic
6001 Bob Billings Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 331-3374
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Map of Raintree Montessori School
Raintree Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
Montessori School
4601 Clinton Pkwy
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 843-6800
(2)
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Map of Lawrence Montessori School
Lawrence Montessori School
Gr: K | 4 students
Montessori School
5005 Legends Dr
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 840-9555
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Map of Montessori Childrens House
Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
1900 University Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 760-3458
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Map of Prairie Moon Waldorf School
Prairie Moon Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
1853 E 1600 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 841-8800
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St. John Catholic School Photo
St. John Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1208 Kentucky St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
(1)
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Veritas Christian School Photo
Veritas Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students
Sports: 2
Christian
3001 Lawrence Ave.
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 749-0083
(1)
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Lawrence, KS Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,477
Students
$11,132
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lawrence)
This State (KS)
# Schools
8 Schools
232 Schools
# Students
1,477 Students
42,923 Students
% Students of Color
18%
24%
0.50
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
24 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
55 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
1,010 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
68%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
276 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
19%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
136 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1305
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,132
$9,227
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,994
$3,392
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lawrence, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Lawrence, KS include Bishop Seabury Academy, Raintree Montessori School, and Corpus Christi Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Lawrence?
8 private schools are located in Lawrence.
How diverse are private schools in Lawrence?
Lawrence private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Kansas private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Lawrence go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Lawrence are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lawrence?
50% of private schools in Lawrence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Lawrence are often viewed compared to one another?

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