Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Tipton Christian School
About the School
- Tipton Christian School in Tipton, KS serves 28 students in grades K–6 within a rural/small town community setting.
- Founded in 1919, this Christian–affiliated school offers co–ed regular elementary education with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 3 teachers.
- The school provides early to middle elementary education with a total enrollment size that allows for small class groupings.
- Tipton Christian School is one of several private options in the area, including Tipton Catholic High School, which serves grades 9–12 nearby.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Tipton Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1919
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: The mission of Tipton Catholic High School is to pursue knowledge and to grow in the Gospel values of Jesus Christ.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tipton Christian School's ranking?
Tipton Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Tipton Christian School?
The application deadline for Tipton Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Tipton Christian School is Tipton Catholic High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John's Grade School (21.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Catholic
301 State Street
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5835
Distance: 21.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Catholic
712 E Main St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3941
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
Catholic
209 S Cherry St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2942
Distance: 52.0 mi
Gr: 3-7 | 2 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1410 Toulon Ave
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-3975
Distance: 55.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
1800 Milner
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-3131
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Catholic
301 State Street
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5835
Distance: 21.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Catholic
712 E Main St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3941
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
Catholic
209 S Cherry St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2942
Distance: 56.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students
Catholic
1701 Hall St
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-6577
Distance: 58.0 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 90 students
Specialized Curriculum
830 S 9th St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 643-4460
Distance: 21.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Catholic
712 E Main St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3941
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
Catholic
209 S Cherry St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2942
Distance: 52.0 mi
Gr: 3-7 | 2 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1410 Toulon Ave
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-3975
Distance: 55.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
1800 Milner
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-3131
Distance: 56.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students
Catholic
1701 Hall St
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-6577
Distance: 21.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Catholic
712 E Main St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3941
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
Catholic
209 S Cherry St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2942
Distance: 55.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
1800 Milner
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-3131
Distance: 58.0 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 90 students
Specialized Curriculum
830 S 9th St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 643-4460
Distance: 58.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students
Catholic
304 E Cloud St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-4200
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tipton Community School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
209 State St.
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
913 7th St
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
Cawker City, KS 67430
(785) 781-4911
12 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Lakeside Junior/senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1306 N Morgan
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3332
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3332
12.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Osborne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
234 N Third
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-5491
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-5491
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Osborne Junior/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 N Second
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-2143
Osborne, KS 67473
(785) 346-2143
14.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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