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Wichita Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private high schools serving 6,721 students in Wichita, KS.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Kansas private high school average acceptance rate of 92%.
63% of private high schools in Wichita, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 6,721
  • Average Tuition: $9,970
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 25%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Wichita, KS School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 6,721
  • Average Tuition: $9,970
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 25%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Wichita, KS School Trends

Top Ranked Wichita Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,169 students
Catholic
8101 W Central Ave
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 722-2390
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Central Christian Academy Photo
Central Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 470 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2900 N Rock Road
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 688-1161
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Map of Classical School of Wichita
Classical School of Wichita
Gr: K-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
6355 Willowbrook St.
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 773-9279
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Map of Independent Elementary School
Independent Elementary School
Gr: PK-12 | 533 students
8301 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
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Map of The Independent School, High
The Independent School, High
Gr: PK-12 | 499 students
8317 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
(1)
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Map of Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High School
Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 906 students
Catholic
8506 E Central Ave
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 634-0315
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Map of Life Preparatory Academy
Life Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-12 | 415 students
Sports: 11
Christian
915 E 53rd St N
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 838-1243
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Map of Sunrise Christian Academy
Sunrise Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 476 students
Christian
5500 E 45th St N
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 744-9262
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Map of Trinity Academy
Trinity Academy
Gr: K-12 | 579 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Christian
12345 E 21st St N
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 634-0909
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Wichita Collegiate School Photo
Wichita Collegiate School
Gr: NS-12 | 967 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 6
9115 E 13th Street N
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
(1)
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Map of Center For Behavioral And Academic Research
Center For Behavioral And Academic Research
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students
Alternative School
2821 E 24th St N
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 239-6472
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Map of Heartsping, Inc.
Heartsping, Inc.
Gr: 4-12 | 71 students
Special Education School
8700 E 29th St N
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 634-8756
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Map of Midway Christian School
Midway Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Baptist
5135 S Broadway Street
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
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Map of Morning Star Christian Academy
Morning Star Christian Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
Christian
1201 E Berkeley St
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 734-9080
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Map of Northfield School Of Liberal Arts
Northfield School Of Liberal Arts
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students
Specialized Curriculum
1813 W University St
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 832-3319
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Map of Wichita Adventist Christian Academy
Wichita Adventist Christian Academy
Gr: K-10 | 58 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2725 S Osage Ave
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 267-9472
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Wichita, Kansas Private Schools (Closed)

Bethany Lutheran School Photo
Bethany Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1000 W 26th St S
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 303-3033
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Compass Star Montessori
Gr: K-4 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
3500 N. Rock Rd. Bldg 2700
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 213-2253
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Faith Academy Photo
Faith Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
8340 W. 21st St N
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 239-1449
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Wichita, KS Private School Trends (10-Year)

16
Private Schools
+6.7% (+1 school) 10-yr
6,721
Students
+43.2% (+2,027 students) 10-yr
$9,970
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
-23.3% (-7.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-14.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wichita)
This State (KS)
# Schools
16 Schools
68 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearWichita, KS Total Schools
202516
202417
202317
202210
202110
202010
201911
201811
201715
201614
201515
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# Students
6,721 Students
17,628 Students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearWichita, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025420261253
2024401258245
2023372258247
2022529275257
2021501266249
2020501253235
2019444249242
2018444241238
2017376241246
2016355232241
2015335210220
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% Students of Color
23%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWichita, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202523%22%32%
202424%21%31%
202328%22%31%
201727%21%30%
201630%21%30%
201530%22%30%
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0.58
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearWichita, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20250.580.520.61
20240.570.520.60
20230.570.500.60
20170.460.450.54
20160.490.460.54
20150.490.450.53
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# American Indian Students
31 Students
133 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
399 Students
685 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWichita, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20257%4%5%
20247%4%6%
20239%5%6%
20178%4%4%
20168%4%4%
20158%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
623 Students
1,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWichita, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202510%9%9%
202410%9%9%
202310%9%8%
201710%9%7%
201611%9%8%
201511%9%8%
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# Black Students
218 Students
719 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWichita, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20253%4%8%
20244%4%8%
20233%4%8%
20174%4%8%
20164%4%8%
20154%4%9%
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# White Students
3,874 Students
11,142 Students
% White Students
62%
67%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWichita, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202562%67%59%
202462%67%60%
202363%69%60%
201772%73%66%
201670%72%66%
201570%73%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
41 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,103 Students
2,452 Students
% of Others Students
18%
15%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWichita, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202518%15%17%
202417%14%15%
202315%13%16%
20176%10%14%
20167%11%13%
20157%10%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
482 Teachers
1,508 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWichita, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202512:111:110:1
202411:111:110:1
202311:111:110:1
201914:112:110:1
201814:112:110:1
201714:112:110:1
201615:112:110:1
201514:112:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,970
$10,315
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$3,992
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Wichita, KS?
The top ranked private high schools in Wichita, KS include Classical School of Wichita, The Independent School, High, and Bishop Carroll Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in Wichita?
16 private high schools are located in Wichita.
How diverse are private high schools in Wichita?
Wichita private high schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Kansas private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Wichita?
63% of private high schools in Wichita are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Wichita are often viewed compared to one another?

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