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Salina Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 653 students in Salina, KS.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Kansas private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private elementary schools in Salina, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Salina Private Elementary Schools (2026)

Map of Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School
Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
234 E Cloud St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-4422
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Map of St. Mary Queen Of The Universe School
St. Mary Queen Of The Universe School
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students
Catholic
304 E Cloud St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-4200
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Map of Cornerstone Classical School
Cornerstone Classical School
Gr: PK-10 | 90 students
Specialized Curriculum
830 S 9th St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 643-4460
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Salina, Kansas Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sacred Heart Cathedral Grade School
Sacred Heart Cathedral Grade School
Gr: PK-6 | 99 students
Catholic
406 W Iron Avenue
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 825-4798
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Salina, KS Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-57.1% (-4 schools) 10-yr
653
Students
-39.3% (-422 students) 10-yr
$7,250
Avg. Tuition
-78.7% (-$26,850) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+3 students) 10-yr
24%
Students of Color
+4.3% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+18.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Salina)
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
189 Schools
# Students
653 Students
36,905 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearSalina, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025218196199
2024218193192
2023224192193
2022314199205
2021314195201
2020314189188
2019240183193
2018207181190
2017190183199
2016190182196
2015154174183
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% Students of Color
24%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalina, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202524%24%33%
202424%25%32%
202325%25%32%
202223%24%32%
202123%25%31%
202023%25%31%
201922%22%31%
201823%22%30%
201720%22%31%
201620%22%31%
201523%22%31%
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0.58
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearSalina, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20250.580.560.64
20240.580.560.64
20230.600.570.63
20220.490.570.62
20210.490.570.62
20200.490.570.62
20190.490.520.61
20180.480.520.60
20170.470.470.59
20160.470.470.59
20150.500.470.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
145 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
1,162 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSalina, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20254%4%5%
20244%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20224%4%5%
20214%4%5%
20204%4%5%
20193%3%4%
20184%3%4%
20173%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
94 Students
4,076 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
11%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSalina, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202514%11%9%
202414%11%9%
202317%13%9%
202215%13%8%
202115%13%9%
202015%13%9%
201914%10%8%
201813%10%8%
201712%8%8%
201612%8%8%
201514%8%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
1,526 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSalina, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20251%4%8%
20241%4%8%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%8%
20201%3%8%
20192%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20172%3%7%
20162%3%8%
20153%3%8%
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# White Students
388 Students
22,542 Students
% White Students
60%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSalina, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202559%63%55%
202459%63%55%
202357%62%55%
202269%62%57%
202169%62%57%
202069%62%58%
201970%67%59%
201870%66%59%
201771%71%61%
201671%71%61%
201568%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 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
6,440 Students
% of Others Students
22%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSalina, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202522%18%22%
202422%18%22%
202323%18%22%
202211%18%22%
202111%18%20%
202011%18%19%
201911%16%20%
201810%17%20%
201712%15%19%
201612%15%18%
201512%14%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
2,895 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalina, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:111:1
201913:113:111:1
201811:113:111:1
201712:113:111:1
201612:113:112:1
201511:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalina, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025151516
2018121515
2017121515
2016121515
2015121515
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalina, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025252526
2024252526
2023252526
2022252526
2021252526
2020252526
2019252526
2018292525
2017242525
2016222425
2015222325
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,250
$9,941

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalina, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025$7,250$10,041$14,043
2024$7,250$7,341$12,357
2023$7,250$6,879$11,693
2022$7,250$7,306$11,199
2021$7,250$6,993$10,824
2020$7,250$6,837$10,496
2019$7,250$6,936$10,300
2018$20,675$7,867$10,056
2017$20,675$7,925$9,712
2016$34,100$8,929$9,307
2015$34,100$9,076$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearSalina, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202525%36%34%
202425%36%33%
202325%35%33%
202225%35%32%
202125%33%32%
202025%32%31%
201925%28%30%
201825%28%29%
201725%26%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,250
$3,144

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearSalina, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025$2,250$3,152$6,227
2024$2,250$3,200$6,113
2023$2,250$3,061$5,785
2022$2,250$2,829$5,514
2021$2,250$2,742$5,269
2020$2,250$2,742$5,141
2019$2,250$2,671$5,007
2018$2,250$2,277$4,752
2017$2,250$2,247$4,582
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.17 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
81%
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Salina, KS?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Salina, KS include Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School and St. Mary Queen Of The Universe School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Salina?
3 private elementary schools are located in Salina.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Salina?
100% of private elementary schools in Salina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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