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Lyon County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 180 students in Lyon County, KS (there are 14 public schools, serving 5,301 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Lyon County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lyon County Private Schools (2026-27)

Sacred Heart School Photo
Sacred Heart School
Gr: K-5 | 53 students
Catholic
102 Cottonwood Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-7394
(6)
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Map of Emporia Christian School
Emporia Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Christian
1325 C Of E Dr
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 342-5353
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Map of St. Joseph's School
St. Joseph's School
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students
Catholic
307 Iowa St
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3416
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Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
180 Students
42,923 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
12%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
91 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
51%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
64 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
35%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lyon County, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Lyon County, KS is Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Lyon County?
3 private schools are located in Lyon County.
What percentage of students in Lyon County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Lyon County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lyon County?
100% of private schools in Lyon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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