For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 224 students in Sumner County, KS (there are 23 public schools, serving 3,487 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Sumner County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
Private Schools in Sumner County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
218 N 5th St
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2270
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2270
Gr: K-6 | 109 students
Wellington Christian Academy
(Christian)
205 N Hoover Rd
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-5596
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-5596
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students
Overview
This County (Sumner County)
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
224 Students
42,843 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
16 Teachers
3,340 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
218 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,703 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
157 Students
26,342 Students
% White Students
70%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
59 Students
7,386 Students
% of Others Students
26%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sumner County, KS?
2 private schools are located in Sumner County, KS.
What percentage of students in Sumner County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Sumner County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
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