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Best Newton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 225 students in Newton, KS (there are 9 public schools, serving 4,252 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Newton, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Newton, KS is St. Mary Catholic School.
100% of private schools in Newton, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Newton Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
101 E 9th St
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 282-1974
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5
Newton Bible Christian School
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(Christian)
900 Old Main Street
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1337
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students

Overview

This Town (Newton)
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
225 Students
42,862 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
3,333 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
218 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,703 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
125 Students
26,342 Students
% White Students
56%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
53 Students
7,392 Students
% of Others Students
24%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Newton, KS?
The top-ranked private schools in Newton, KS is St. Mary Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Newton?
2 private schools are located in Newton.
What percentage of students in Newton go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Newton are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newton?
100% of private schools in Newton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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