Nativity Parish School provides children in the parish from Kindergarden through eighth grade with and excellent Catholic education.
The mission of our Catholic school system in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is: Be it known to all who enter, Christ is the reason for these schools, the unseen but ever present teacher in our classes, the model of our faculty, the inspiration of our students.
Nativity School is a ministry committed to assisting parents in the physical, academic, social, and spiritual development of their children into the twenty-first century.
The facility provides a well-balanced curriculum, emphasizing mind, body and spirit, each student will have the necessary tools to master academic, social and technological skills and develop the cultural appreciation needed for success and lifelong learning.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Nativity Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
491 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nativity Parish School's ranking?
Nativity Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Nativity Parish School?
The application deadline for Nativity Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Nativity Parish School located?
Nativity Parish School is located in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Leawood, KS.
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