For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 653 students in Salina, KS (there are 14 public schools, serving 6,678 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Salina, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Salina, KS include St. Mary Queen Of The Universe School and Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top-Ranked Salina Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
234 E Cloud St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-4422
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-4422
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Queen Of The Universe School
(Catholic)
304 E Cloud St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-4200
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students
Cornerstone Classical School
Special Program Emphasis
830 S 9th St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 643-4460
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 643-4460
Gr: PK-10 | 90 students
Salina, Kansas Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
406 W Iron Avenue
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 825-4798
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 825-4798
Gr: PK-6 | 99 students
Overview
This Town (Salina)
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
653 Students
42,898 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
51 Teachers
3,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,250
$10,626
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,250
$3,392
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$23.62 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
212 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
12%
# Black Students
6 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
388 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
60%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
108 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
143 Students
7,447 Students
% of Others Students
22%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
8 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Salina, KS?
The top-ranked private schools in Salina, KS include St. Mary Queen Of The Universe School and Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School.
How many private schools are located in Salina?
3 private schools are located in Salina.
What percentage of students in Salina go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Salina are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
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