Xavier Catholic School Photo

Best Leavenworth County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 548 students in Leavenworth County, KS (there are 28 public schools, serving 13,119 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Leavenworth County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Leavenworth County, KS include Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten, Xavier Catholic School, and St. Paul Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Leavenworth County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Top-Ranked Leavenworth County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
320 N 7th Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-5553
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
2101 10th Avenue
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-4747
Gr: NS-PK | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Xavier Catholic School
Xavier Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
541 Muncie Rd (Preschool 1409 2nd Ave)
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-3135
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Genesis Christian School
(Christian)
204 Washington
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 845-9498
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Wallula Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
23785 139th Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 727-3518
Gr: NS | 48 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Leavenworth County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
100 East Mary St.
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-6267
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This County (Leavenworth County)
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
548 Students
42,829 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
3,336 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
49%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,400
$10,478
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$3,392
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
11 Students
1,703 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
244 Students
26,342 Students
% White Students
45%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
108 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
266 Students
7,372 Students
% of Others Students
49%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Leavenworth County, KS?
The top-ranked private schools in Leavenworth County, KS include Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten, Xavier Catholic School, and St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Leavenworth County?
5 private schools are located in Leavenworth County.
How diverse are private schools in Leavenworth County?
Leavenworth County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Kansas private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Leavenworth County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Leavenworth County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Leavenworth County?
100% of private schools in Leavenworth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Which private schools in Leavenworth County are often viewed compared to one another?

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