Best Kansas Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 80%.
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.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,473

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,473

Top Ranked Kansas Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

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
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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 Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
11720 Nieman Road
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 345-9700
(6)
Map of Christ Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-12 | 239 students
Specialized Curriculum
15700 W 87th St
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 831-1345
Map of Cornerstone Classical School
Gr: PK-10 | 90 students
Specialized Curriculum
830 S 9th St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 643-4460
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
5801 W 115th Street
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 327-8150
Map of Northfield School Of Liberal Arts
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students
Specialized Curriculum
1813 W University St
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 832-3319
Map of Prairie Moon Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
1853 E 1600 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 841-8800
Map of Rolph Literacy Academy
Gr: K-5 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Specialized Curriculum
14533 E Sharon Lane
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 684-7323

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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