St. Thomas Aquinas High School Photo

Best Lenexa Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 2,725 students in Lenexa, KS (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,062 public students). 35% of all K-12 students in Lenexa, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Lenexa, KS include St. James Academy, Holy Trinity Catholic School, and St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Lenexa, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Lenexa Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
13600 W 92nd St
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 888-3250
Gr: K-8 | 606 students Avg. class size: 24 students
St. James Academy
St. James Academy Photo
(Catholic)
24505 Prairie Star Pkwy
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 254-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 student Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
St. Thomas Aquinas High School Photo
(Catholic)
11411 Pflumm Rd
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 345-1411
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Christ Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis
15700 W 87th St
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 831-1345
Gr: K-12 | 239 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lenexa, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Lenexa, KS include St. James Academy, Holy Trinity Catholic School, and St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
How many private schools are located in Lenexa?
4 private schools are located in Lenexa.
What percentage of students in Lenexa go to private school?
35% of all K-12 students in Lenexa are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lenexa?
100% of private schools in Lenexa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Lenexa are often viewed compared to one another?

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