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Best Manhattan Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 515 students in Manhattan, KS (there are 13 public schools, serving 7,032 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Manhattan, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
75% of private schools in Manhattan, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Schools in Manhattan, KS (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Bible Academy
(Baptist)
1001 S Scenic Dr
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 539-3363
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
Flint Hills Christian School
(Christian)
3905 Green Valley Rd
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 776-2223
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3
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Daycare / Preschool
1205 Hylton Heights Rd.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 539-7540
Gr: NS-PK
Manhattan Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
306 S Juliette Ave
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 565-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Manhattan, KS?
4 private schools are located in Manhattan, KS.
What percentage of students in Manhattan go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Manhattan are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Manhattan?
75% of private schools in Manhattan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Manhattan are often viewed compared to one another?

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