Horizon Academy Photo - Student Ambassadors greet visitors.

Best Mission Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,285 students in Mission, KS (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,242 public students). 28% of all K-12 students in Mission, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Mission, KS include Shawnee Mission Christian School, St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School, and Horizon Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private schools in Mission, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Mission Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Miege High School
Bishop Miege High School Photo
(Catholic)
5041 Reinhardt Drive
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 262-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Horizon Academy
Horizon Academy Photo - Student Ambassadors greet visitors.
Special Education School
4901 Reinhardt Drive
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 789-9443
Gr: 1-9 | 112 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
(2)
5130 Mission Rd
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 262-1686
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Shawnee Mission Christian School
(Baptist)
4901 Mission Road
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 384-4434
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Mission, Kansas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5500 Woodson Road
Mission, KS 66202
(913) 432-9355
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students

Overview

This Town (Mission)
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,285 Students
42,829 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
100 Teachers
3,336 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
49%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,500
$10,423
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,500
$3,402
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.57
# American Indian Students
39 Students
218 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
117 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
12%
# Black Students
94 Students
1,703 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
818 Students
26,342 Students
% White Students
64%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
200 Students
7,372 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Mission, KS?
The top-ranked private schools in Mission, KS include Shawnee Mission Christian School, St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School, and Horizon Academy.
How many private schools are located in Mission?
4 private schools are located in Mission.
What percentage of students in Mission go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Mission are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mission?
75% of private schools in Mission are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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