Sumner County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Sumner County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Sumner County (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: K-6 | 109 students
Catholic
218 N 5th St
Conway Springs, KS 67031
(620) 456-2270
Map of Wellington Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students
Christian
205 N Hoover Rd
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-5596

Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
224 Students
42,904 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
3,364 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
212 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
157 Students
26,310 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
7,463 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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sumner County?
100% of private schools in Sumner County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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