Zion Lutheran School Photo - Zion is accredited nationally by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and by the Kansas State Department of Education.

Best Montgomery County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 310 students in Montgomery County, KS.
The top-ranked private preschools in Montgomery County, KS include Zion Lutheran School and St. Andrew Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kansas private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private preschools in Montgomery County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Top-Ranked Montgomery County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo - Zion is accredited nationally by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and by the Kansas State Department of Education.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tyro Community Christian School
(Christian)
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Montgomery County)
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
310 Students
25,306 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
1,805 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
47%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,425
$10,688
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.59
# American Indian Students
6 Students
78 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
797 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
2,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,109 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
147 Students
14,527 Students
% White Students
47%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
62 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
138 Students
5,579 Students
% of Others Students
45%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Montgomery County, KS?
The top-ranked private preschools in Montgomery County, KS include Zion Lutheran School and St. Andrew Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Montgomery County?
3 private preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Montgomery County?
100% of private preschools in Montgomery County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

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