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Best Shawnee County Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 939 students in Shawnee County, KS.
The top ranked private high schools in Shawnee County, KS include Cair Paravel Latin School, Hayden Catholic High School, and Heritage Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Kansas private high school average acceptance rate of 73%.
100% of private high schools in Shawnee County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Shawnee County Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cair Paravel Latin School
Cair Paravel Latin School Photo - Cair Paravel Latin School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
635 SW Clay Street
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 232-3878
Grades: PK-12
| 466 students
Hayden Catholic High School
Hayden Catholic High School Photo - Hayden offers something different. Our focus is educating the whole student.
(Catholic)
(4)
401 Sw Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
2000 NW Clay St
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 286-0427
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Shawnee County, Kansas

Shawnee County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
735 Sw Jackson Street
Topeka, KS 66603
(785) 235-0953
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Topeka Lutheran School (Closed 2023)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
701 Sw Roosevelt St
Topeka, KS 66606
(502) 381-3643
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Shawnee County, KS?
The top ranked private high schools in Shawnee County, KS include Cair Paravel Latin School, Hayden Catholic High School, and Heritage Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Shawnee County?
3 private high schools are located in Shawnee County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Shawnee County?
100% of private high schools in Shawnee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Shawnee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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