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Best Riley County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 515 students in Riley County, KS (there are 18 public schools, serving 8,015 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Riley County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
75% of private schools in Riley County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Schools in Riley County (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Faith Bible Academy
(Baptist)
1001 S Scenic Dr
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 539-3363
Grades: 2-12
| 8 students
Flint Hills Christian School
(Christian)
3905 Green Valley Rd
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 776-2223
Grades: PK-12
| 218 students
Hylton Heights KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
1205 Hylton Heights Rd.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 539-7540
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Manhattan Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
306 S Juliette Ave
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 565-5050
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Riley County, KS?
4 private schools are located in Riley County, KS.
What percentage of students in Riley County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Riley County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Riley County?
75% of private schools in Riley County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Riley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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