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Best Kansas Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools with special program emphasis serving 1,473 students in Kansas.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Kansas include Cair Paravel Latin School and Topeka Collegiate School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
56% of private schools with special program emphasis in Kansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top-Ranked Kansas Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: NS-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Topeka Collegiate School
Topeka Collegiate School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2200 SW Eveningside Drive
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 228-0490
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran School
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(6)
11720 Nieman Road
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 345-9700
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Christ Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis
15700 W 87th St
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 831-1345
Gr: K-12 | 239 students
Cornerstone Classical School
Special Program Emphasis
830 S 9th St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 643-4460
Gr: PK-10 | 90 students
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy
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Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
5801 W 115th Street
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 327-8150
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Northfield School Of Liberal Arts
Special Program Emphasis
1813 W University St
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 832-3319
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students
Prairie Moon Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
1853 E 1600 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 841-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Rolph Literacy Academy
Special Program Emphasis
14533 E Sharon Lane
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 684-7323
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Kansas?
The top-ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Kansas include Cair Paravel Latin School and Topeka Collegiate School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Kansas?
9 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Kansas.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Kansas?
Kansas private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Kansas private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Kansas?
56% of private schools with special program emphasis in Kansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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