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Leavenworth County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
83% of private schools in Leavenworth County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Leavenworth County Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
320 N 7th Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-5553
(10)
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Xavier Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
541 Muncie Rd (Preschool 1409 2nd Ave)
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-3135
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Map of Genesis Christian School
Genesis Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
204 Washington
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 845-9498
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Map of Guidepost Montessori At Leavenworth
Guidepost Montessori At Leavenworth
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
615 Metropolitan Ave
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 297-1476
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Map of Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 82 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2101 10th Avenue
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-4747
(2)
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Map of Wallula Christian Preschool
Wallula Christian Preschool
Gr: NS | 48 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
23785 139th Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 727-3518
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Leavenworth County Private Schools (Closed)

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Mary Street KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
100 East Mary St.
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-6267
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Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
548 Students
42,923 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
51%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,400
$9,227
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$3,392
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
11 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
244 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
45%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
266 Students
7,482 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 St. Paul Lutheran School and Xavier Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Leavenworth County?
6 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?
83% 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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