For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 653 students in Saline County, KS (there are 17 public schools, serving 7,658 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Saline County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Saline County, KS include Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School and St. Mary Queen Of The Universe School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top-Ranked Saline County 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
Saline County 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 County (Saline County)
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
653 Students
42,843 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
51 Teachers
3,340 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
$10,478
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,250
$3,392
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$23.62 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
12%
# Black Students
6 Students
1,703 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
388 Students
26,342 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
7,386 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 Saline County, KS?
The top-ranked private schools in Saline County, KS include Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School and St. Mary Queen Of The Universe School.
How many private schools are located in Saline County?
3 private schools are located in Saline County.
What percentage of students in Saline County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Saline County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
Recent Articles
Private School Closures and Consolidations: Warning Signs to Watch
Learn the financial, enrollment, and leadership warning signs that may indicate a private school is at risk of closure or consolidation, and how families can prepare.
AI Tutoring in Private Schools: Innovation or Risk?
Discover how AI tutoring is changing private education, the benefits and risks for students, and what parents should ask before enrolling.
What New Cell Phone Laws Mean for Private School Families
Learn how new cell phone laws are affecting private schools, what parents should expect, and how to evaluate school technology policies in 2026.