Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Patrick Catholic School
About the School
- St. Patrick Catholic School in Chanute, KS, is a Catholic co–educational private school serving grades PK through 5 in a town setting.
- The school enrolls 91 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by 6 teachers.
- Founded in 1920,.
- Patrick Catholic School has maintained operations for over a century in the Chanute community.
- The udent body includes 65.63% students of color, placing the school among the top 20% in Kansas for diversity.
- Patrick Catholic School operates tuition rates in line with local averages for elementary private education in Kansas.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1920
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 24%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Frank Kennedy, Former Principal -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Patrick Catholic School often compared to?
St. Patrick Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Chanute Christian Academy, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from St. Patrick Catholic School?
St. Patrick Catholic School famous alumni include: Frank Kennedy, Former Principal.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Patrick Catholic School is Chanute Christian Academy (1.3 miles away)
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Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Assembly of God
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Distance: 25.1 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: 34.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Distance: 34.8 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: 36.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Assembly of God
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Distance: 36.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Distance: 41.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Christian
3200 Liberty Bell Rd Ste 100
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3244
Distance: 42.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
1101 S Barbee St
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-4330
Distance: 44.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students
Catholic
212 E 9th St
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-4690
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Assembly of God
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Distance: 25.1 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: 34.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Distance: 34.8 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: 36.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Assembly of God
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Distance: 25.1 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: 34.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Distance: 34.8 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: 41.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Christian
3200 Liberty Bell Rd Ste 100
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3244
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Royster Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Main
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Chanute Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Osa Martin Boulevard
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Chanute High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West 36th Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Humboldt High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 New York St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2251
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2251
9.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Humboldt Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Bridge Street
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
9.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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