Best Shawnee County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,320 students in Shawnee County, KS (there are 56 public schools, serving 27,209 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
91% of private schools in Shawnee County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,320
  • Average Tuition: $7,796
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Shawnee County, KS School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,320
  • Average Tuition: $7,796
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Shawnee County, KS School Trends

Top Ranked Shawnee County Private Schools (2026)

Cair Paravel Latin School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
635 SW Clay Street
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 232-3878
(2)
Hayden Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
401 Sw Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
(4)
Map of Heritage Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2000 NW Clay St
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 286-0427
(1)
Map of Most Pure Heart Of Mary School
Gr: K-8 | 385 students
Catholic
1750 Sw Stone Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-4313
(1)
Topeka Collegiate School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
2200 SW Eveningside Drive
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 228-0490
(1)
Map of Christ The King School
Gr: K-8 | 240 students
Catholic
5973 Sw 25th St Bldg B
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 272-2220
(1)
Map of Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 170 students
Catholic
1725 Ne Seward Ave
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 234-8980
Map of Mater Dei Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Catholic
934 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 233-1727
Map of Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Catholic
210 Ne Branner Street
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 233-9171
Map of St. Matthew Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1000 SE 28th St
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-2188
Map of Topeka Adventist School
Gr: 1-8
Seventh Day Adventist
2431 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 272-9474
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Shawnee County, Kansas

Shawnee County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Assumption Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
735 Sw Jackson Street
Topeka, KS 66603
(785) 235-0953
Map of Topeka Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
701 Sw Roosevelt St
Topeka, KS 66606
(502) 381-3643
(3)

Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
11 Schools
# Students
2,320 Students
42,914 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
206 Teachers
3,364 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
50%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,796
$10,626
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$218
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,775
$3,392
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$2.2 million
$23.62 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.57
# American Indian Students
24 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
77 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
545 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
12%
# Black Students
88 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
1,524 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
62%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
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
198 Students
7,463 Students
% of Others Students
8%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Shawnee County, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Shawnee County, KS include Topeka Collegiate School, Heritage Christian School, and Most Pure Heart Of Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Shawnee County?
11 private schools are located in Shawnee County.
How diverse are private schools in Shawnee County?
Shawnee County private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Kansas private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Shawnee County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Shawnee County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shawnee County?
91% of private schools in Shawnee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Shawnee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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