Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 365
- Average Tuition: $17,595
- View Lawrence, KS School Trends
Veritas Christian School
Top 7 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (KS)
Bishop Seabury Academy
Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (KS)
Lawrence Private High Schools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 365
- Average Tuition: $17,595
- View Lawrence, KS School Trends
Top Ranked Lawrence Private High Schools (2026-27)
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Episcopal
4120 Clinton Parkway
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-1717
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students
Sports: 2
Christian
3001 Lawrence Ave.
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 749-0083
Lawrence, KS Private School Trends (10-Year)
2
Private Schools
365
Students
+51.5% (+124 students) 10-yr
$17,595
Avg. Tuition
+34.1% (+$4,470) 8-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+23.1% (+3 students) 8-yr
17%
Students of Color
-73.4% (-47.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+60.0% (+3.0) 10-yr
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lawrence)
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
68 Schools
# Students
365 Students
17,609 Students
% Students of Color
17%
21%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.52
# American Indian Students
4 Students
133 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
685 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
18 Students
719 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
310 Students
11,142 Students
% White Students
84%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
41 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
6 Students
2,433 Students
% of Others Students
1%
15%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
1,499 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
47%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 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
$17,595
$12,987
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,987
$3,992
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
10 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Lawrence, KS?
The top ranked private high schools in Lawrence, KS is Bishop Seabury Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Lawrence?
2 private high schools are located in Lawrence.
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