Top Ranked Mcpherson Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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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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 (10-Year)

Private Schools

302

Students

+20.8% (+52 students) 10-yr

$5,000

Avg. Tuition

+25.0% (+$1,000) 10-yr

Avg. Class Size

+8.3% (+1 student) 10-yr

Students of Color

+100.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

+42.9% (+3.0) 10-yr

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Enrollment & Diversity

Category

This Town (Mcpherson)

This State (KS)

# Schools

2 Schools

189 Schools

# Students

302 Students

36,905 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	151	196	199
2024	151	193	192
2023	152	192	193
2022	153	199	205
2021	153	195	201
2020	153	189	188
2019	153	183	193
2018	156	181	190
2017	149	183	199
2016	149	182	196
2015	125	174	183

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% Students of Color

23%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	8%	24%	33%
2024	8%	25%	32%
2023	7%	25%	32%
2022	3%	24%	32%
2021	3%	25%	31%
2020	3%	25%	31%
2019	6%	22%	31%
2018	4%	22%	30%
2017	4%	22%	31%
2016	4%	22%	31%
2015	4%	22%	31%

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0.20

0.57

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	0.20	0.56	0.64
2024	0.20	0.56	0.64
2023	0.28	0.57	0.63
2022	0.25	0.57	0.62
2021	0.25	0.57	0.62
2020	0.25	0.57	0.62
2019	0.29	0.52	0.61
2018	0.31	0.52	0.60
2017	0.28	0.47	0.59
2016	0.28	0.47	0.59
2015	0.21	0.47	0.58

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# American Indian Students

n/a

145 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

3 Students

1,162 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	1%	4%	5%
2024	1%	4%	5%
2023	1%	4%	5%
2017	1%	3%	4%
2016	1%	3%	4%
2015	1%	4%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

11 Students

4,076 Students

% Hispanic Students

11%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	4%	11%	9%
2024	4%	11%	9%
2023	3%	13%	9%
2022	2%	13%	8%
2021	2%	13%	9%
2020	2%	13%	9%
2019	2%	10%	8%
2018	2%	10%	8%
2017	2%	8%	8%
2016	2%	8%	8%
2015	2%	8%	8%

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# Black Students

10 Students

1,526 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	3%	4%	8%
2024	3%	4%	8%
2023	2%	3%	8%
2022	1%	3%	7%
2021	1%	3%	8%
2020	1%	3%	8%
2019	1%	3%	8%
2018	1%	3%	8%

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# White Students

277 Students

22,542 Students

% White Students

90%

63%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	90%	63%	55%
2024	90%	63%	55%
2023	84%	62%	55%
2022	86%	62%	57%
2021	86%	62%	57%
2020	86%	62%	58%
2019	84%	67%	59%
2018	82%	66%	59%
2017	84%	71%	61%
2016	84%	71%	61%
2015	89%	71%	61%

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# Hawaiian Students

n/a

98 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

8 Students

6,440 Students

% of Others Students

18%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	2%	18%	22%
2024	2%	18%	22%
2023	10%	18%	22%
2022	11%	18%	22%
2021	11%	18%	20%
2020	11%	18%	19%
2019	13%	16%	20%
2018	15%	17%	20%
2017	13%	15%	19%
2016	13%	15%	18%
2015	8%	14%	18%

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# Teachers

29 Teachers

2,895 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	10:1	12:1	11:1
2024	10:1	12:1	11:1
2023	12:1	13:1	11:1
2022	9:1	13:1	11:1
2021	9:1	13:1	11:1
2020	9:1	13:1	11:1
2019	9:1	13:1	11:1
2018	9:1	13:1	11:1
2017	9:1	13:1	11:1
2016	9:1	13:1	12:1
2015	7:1	13:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

35%

48%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	35%	47%	54%
2024	35%	45%	54%
2023	35%	46%	53%
2022	35%	46%	53%
2021	35%	47%	53%
2020	35%	47%	53%
2019	35%	44%	52%
2018	35%	43%	52%
2017	35%	43%	51%
2016	30%	40%	51%
2015	30%	39%	50%

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Average Class Size

13 students

15 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	13	15	16
2024	15	14	15
2023	15	14	15
2022	15	15	15
2021	15	14	15
2020	15	15	15
2019	15	15	15
2018	15	15	15
2017	15	15	15
2016	12	15	15
2015	12	15	15

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Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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ACT Score Trends (2019-2025)
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	25	25	26
2024	25	25	26
2023	25	25	26
2022	25	25	26
2021	25	25	26
2020	25	25	26
2019	25	25	26

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Tuition & Aid

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

$8,726

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	$5,000	$10,041	$14,043
2024	$5,000	$7,341	$12,357
2023	$5,000	$6,879	$11,693
2022	$5,000	$7,306	$11,199
2021	$5,000	$6,993	$10,824
2020	$5,000	$6,837	$10,496
2019	$5,000	$6,936	$10,300
2018	$4,500	$7,867	$10,056
2017	$4,500	$7,925	$9,712
2016	$4,000	$8,929	$9,307
2015	$4,000	$9,076	$8,903

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Average % on Financial Aid

20%

35%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	20%	36%	34%
2024	20%	36%	33%
2023	20%	35%	33%
2022	20%	35%	32%
2021	20%	33%	32%
2020	20%	32%	31%
2019	20%	28%	30%
2018	20%	28%	29%
2017	20%	26%	29%

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Admissions & Athletics

Average Acceptance Rate

90%

89%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)
Year	Mcpherson, KS Avg	Kansas (KS)	National
2025	90%	80%	81%
2024	90%	93%	85%
2023	90%	93%	85%
2022	90%	92%	85%
2021	90%	92%	86%
2020	90%	92%	86%
2019	90%	92%	85%
2018	90%	92%	85%
2017	90%	92%	86%
2016	90%	94%	85%

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Average Number of Extracurriculars

7 extracurriculars

5 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Mcpherson, KS?

The private elementary schools in Mcpherson, KS is St. Joseph Elementary School.

How many private elementary schools are located in Mcpherson?

2 private elementary schools are located in Mcpherson.

What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Mcpherson?

100% of private elementary schools in Mcpherson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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