Sts. Peter and Paul School (Grades K-8) is accredited according to the standards of the Kansas State Department of Education and The North Central Association.
Sts. Peter and Paul School meets the guidelines established by the Archdiocesan Office and operates under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocesan School Offices in Kansas City, Kansas.
The school is also a member of the National Catholic Education Association.
Sts. Peter and Paul School is responsible for the education and safety of all students during the time school is in session or while a related activity is in session.
It is necessary for the staff to be aware of the students' well being.
Therefore, students are not allowed off the school grounds without the permission of the Faculty.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked KS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sts Peter & Paul School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
225 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sts Peter & Paul School's ranking?
Sts Peter & Paul School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sts Peter & Paul School?
The application deadline for Sts Peter & Paul School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Sts Peter & Paul School is Sacred Heart Catholic School (29.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Amish Parochial School C/o Dannie Burkholder (21.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
71150 624 Blvd
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-6497
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-6497
21 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
1820 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4151
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4151
29.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students Acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
206 S 17th St
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-3181
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-3181
30.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
St. Gregory Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
207 N 14th St Ste A
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-2831
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-2831
30.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
St. Andrew Elementary School
(Catholic)
179 N 6th Street
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-2234
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-2234
37.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 22 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
1820 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4151
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4151
29.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students Acceptance rate listed
Flint Hills Christian School
(Christian)
3905 Green Valley Rd
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 776-2223
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 776-2223
50.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3
Maur Hill - Mount Academy ![Maur Hill - Mount Academy Photo - Auditorium]( "Maur Hill - Mount Academy Photo - Auditorium")
(Catholic)
1000 Green Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
53.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Bible Academy
(Baptist)
1001 S Scenic Dr
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 539-3363
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 539-3363
56.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
Green Christian School
(Christian)
Po Box 128
Green, KS 67447
(785) 944-3324
Green, KS 67447
(785) 944-3324
57.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 22 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
71150 624 Blvd
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-6497
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-6497
21 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
1820 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4151
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4151
29.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students Acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
206 S 17th St
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-3181
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-3181
30.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
St. Gregory Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
207 N 14th St Ste A
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-2831
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-2831
30.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
St. Andrew Elementary School
(Catholic)
179 N 6th Street
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-2234
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-2234
37.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 22 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
1820 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4151
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4151
29.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students Acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
206 S 17th St
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-3181
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-3181
30.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
St. Gregory Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
207 N 14th St Ste A
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-2831
Marysville, KS 66508
(785) 562-2831
30.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
St. Andrew Elementary School
(Catholic)
179 N 6th Street
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-2234
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-2234
37.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 22 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
930 Prairie Ln
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-3414
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-3414
46.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nemaha Central High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Centralia Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Centralia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
8.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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