For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 123 students in Ottawa, KS (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,241 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Ottawa, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
Private Schools in Ottawa, KS (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethel Christian Academy
(Christian)
3755 Nevada Rd
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
Gr: NS-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
426 S Cedar St
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-4297
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-4297
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
Overview
This Town (Ottawa)
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
123 Students
42,862 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
3,333 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$10,481
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
218 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,703 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
82 Students
26,342 Students
% White Students
67%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
29 Students
7,392 Students
% of Others Students
23%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Ottawa, KS?
2 private schools are located in Ottawa, KS.
What percentage of students in Ottawa go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Ottawa are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
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