St. Patrick Catholic School serves 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Patrick Catholic School is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1882
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Anyone is welcome to enroll at St. Patrick Catholic School. Members of St. Patrick Catholic Church or any Catholic Parish are not required to pay tuition for grades K-8 because it is part of our stewardship model. Tuition for other church members is $20
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Scholar Bowl
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Patrick Catholic School offer?
St. Patrick Catholic School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is St. Patrick Catholic School's ranking?
St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Oldest founding date.
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 (24.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chanute Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
409 S Malcolm Ave
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-4020
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-4020
25.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
25.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Zion Lutheran School![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Zion is accredited nationally by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and by the Kansas State Department of Education.]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Zion is accredited nationally by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and by the Kansas State Department of Education.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
26.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Independence Bible School
(Christian)
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
26.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
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