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Mcpherson Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 302 students in Mcpherson, KS, 12% of all K-12 students in Mcpherson, KS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Mcpherson, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mcpherson Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
520 E Northview Ave
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-3913
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Map of Elyria Christian School
Elyria Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1644 Comanche Rd
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 242-4220
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Mcpherson, KS Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
302
Students
$5,000
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mcpherson)
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
232 Schools
# Students
302 Students
42,923 Students
% Students of Color
8%
24%
0.20
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
10 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
277 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
8 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
3%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
51%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$9,227
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
35%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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