Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Andrew Catholic School
About the School
- St. Andrew Catholic School in Independence, KS serves 104 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town community setting.
- Founded in 1904, this Catholic coeducational school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1 with 9 full–time teachers on staff.
- Approximately 9.8% of the udent body represents students of color.
- Andrew offers 10 advanced placement (AP) courses for its udents.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Andrew Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1904
Student Body
Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 24%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Andrew Catholic School's ranking?
St. Andrew Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Andrew Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Andrew Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Andrew Catholic School is Independence Bible School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Lutheran School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Distance: 33.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Assembly of God
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Distance: 35.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
4620 E Frank Phillips Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 337-6231
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Distance: 33.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Assembly of God
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Distance: 34.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
Catholic
409 S Malcolm Ave
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-4020
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Independence Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Independence Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Jefferson School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 N. 13th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
1.1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 29%
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