For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 59 students in Ness County, KS (there are 5 public schools, serving 407 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Ness County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Ness County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Ness County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
510 S School St
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3530
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3530
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Overview
This County (Ness County)
This State (KS)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
59 Students
42,843 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
3,340 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
1,703 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
39 Students
26,342 Students
% White Students
66%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
12 Students
7,386 Students
% of Others Students
20%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Ness County, KS?
1 private schools are located in Ness County, KS.
What percentage of students in Ness County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Ness County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ness County?
100% of private schools in Ness County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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