Best Riley County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 226 students in Riley County, KS.
100% of private high schools in Riley County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private High Schools in Riley County (2026-27)

Map of Faith Bible Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
Baptist
1001 S Scenic Dr
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 539-3363
Map of Flint Hills Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3905 Green Valley Rd
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 776-2223

Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
226 Students
17,609 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
1,499 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
133 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
685 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
1,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
719 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
131 Students
11,142 Students
% White Students
58%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
41 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
85 Students
2,433 Students
% of Others Students
38%
15%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Riley County, KS?
2 private high schools are located in Riley County, KS.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Riley County?
100% of private high schools in Riley County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Riley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Riley County include: Faith Bible Academy vs. Flint Hills Christian School, Flint Hills Christian School vs. Faith Bible Academy

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