For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 183 students in Paola, KS (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,732 public students). 10% 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 (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
601 E Chippewa St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-3286
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-3286
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
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
Overview
This Town (Paola)
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
183 Students
42,843 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
25 Teachers
3,340 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Average Class Size
7 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
218 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
9 Students
1,703 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
136 Students
26,342 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
7,386 Students
% of Others Students
8%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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