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Paola Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 183 students in Paola, KS, 10% of all K-12 students in Paola, KS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Paola, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Paola, KS (2026-27)

Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Catholic
601 E Chippewa St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-3286
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Map of Lakemary Center
Lakemary Center
Gr: 4-12 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
100 Lakemary Dr
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
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Paola, Kansas Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: 2-9 | 27 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
34944 Block Rd
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 849-3343
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Paola, KS Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
183
Students
7
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Paola)
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
232 Schools
# Students
183 Students
42,904 Students
% Students of Color
19%
24%
0.47
0.57
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
9 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
136 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
72%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
15 Students
7,463 Students
% of Others Students
8%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
3,364 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Average Class Size
7 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

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?
10% 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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