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Thomas County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 163 students in Thomas County, KS (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,139 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Thomas County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Thomas County (2026-27)

Map of Heartland Christian School
Heartland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
1995 W 4th St
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-6419
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students
Catholic
1150 W 6th St
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-2813
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Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
163 Students
42,923 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
101 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
62%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
52 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
32%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Thomas County, KS?
2 private schools are located in Thomas County, KS.
What percentage of students in Thomas County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Thomas County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Thomas County?
100% of private schools in Thomas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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