For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 183 students in Paola, KS (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,758 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Paola, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Paola, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Paola, KS (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Lakemary Dr
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
Gr: 4-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Paola, Kansas Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Trinity Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
34944 Block Rd
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 849-3343
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 849-3343
Gr: 2-9 | 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Paola, KS?
2 private schools are located in Paola, KS.
What percentage of students in Paola go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Paola are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Paola?
50% of private schools in Paola are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Paola are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Paola include: Holy Trinity School vs. Lakemary Center
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