Magdalen Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked KS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 498 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Magdalen Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Magdalen Catholic School
Pre-K	57
Kind	48
1	54
2	47
3	54
4	51
5	40
6	55
7	41
8	51

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2018

Student Body

Total Students

498 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The Church of the Magdalen Catholic School opened in 1951 under the direction of the Sisters of Saint Dominic who shaped a proud tradition of integrating faith and knowledge.
Magdalen Catholic School, Pre-school through Eighth grade, offers a strong curriculum serving the individual and diverse needs of our students.
Our safe, Catholic Christian environment fosters the growth of the whole person: physically, mentally, and spiritually.
It is a priority on all grade levels, to have excellent communication with parents.
We offer strong emphasis on serving the diverse needs of our students, including “Extended Learning” for children who benefit from additional learning challenges.
Another priority is that all students feel safe at school, physically and emotionally.
While we explore the latest technology, we also emphasize the perennial truths of our faith and our cultural heritage.
We believe that education is most effective when there is a balance of innovation and tradition.

School Mascot: Mustangs

The Church of the Magdalen Catholic School opened in 1951 under the direction of the Sisters of Saint Dominic who shaped a proud tradition of integrating faith and knowledge.
Magdalen Catholic School, Pre-school through Eighth grade, offers a strong curriculum serving the individual and diverse needs of our students.
Our safe, Catholic Christian environment fosters the growth of the whole person: physically, mentally, and spiritually.
It is a priority on all grade levels, to have excellent communication with parents.
We offer strong emphasis on serving the diverse needs of our students, including “Extended Learning” for children who benefit from additional learning challenges.
Another priority is that all students feel safe at school, physically and emotionally.
While we explore the latest technology, we also emphasize the perennial truths of our faith and our cultural heritage.
We believe that education is most effective when there is a balance of innovation and tradition.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Joan Ernstmann, awarded the Mary, the First Disciple Extraordinary Educator award -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Magdalen Catholic School famous alumni include: Joan Ernstmann, awarded the Mary, the First Disciple Extraordinary Educator award.

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Magdalen Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Magdalen Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Wichita, KS is $14,368 for elementary schools and $17,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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