Zion Lutheran School Photo - Zion is accredited nationally by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and by the Kansas State Department of Education.

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Kansas

The average private elementary school in Kansas was founded around 1959 (2024-25).
The oldest private elementary school in Kansas is Xavier Catholic School, founded in 1858.
Year Founded Range: 1858 1975 Avg. Year Founded: 1933

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Kansas (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Xavier Catholic School
Xavier Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten students using iPads during class.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1858
Grades: PK-8
541 Muncie Rd (Preschool 1409 2nd Ave)
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-3135
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
Founding Date: 1863
Grades: PK-8
320 N 7th Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-5553
Rank: #33.
St. Xavier Catholic School
St. Xavier Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
Founding Date: 1871
Grades: PK-12
200 North Washington Street
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 238-2841
Rank: #44.
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: PK-8
101 E 9th St
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 282-1974
Rank: #55.
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
Founding Date: 1881
Grades: K-5
102 Cottonwood Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-7394
Rank: #66.
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: PK-8
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Rank: #77.
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: K-8
206 West Second Street
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3914
Rank: #88.
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: K-8
111 W 3rd St
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2721
Rank: #99.
Zion Lutheran School
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)
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-8
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
Rank: #1010.
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1916
Grades: K-8
905 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 227-6532
Rank: #1111.
Holy Name Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1917
Grades: K-6
406 Willow St
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 251-0480
Rank: #1212.
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: K-2
139 S Millwood St
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 261-5860
Rank: #1313.
St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1923
Grades: PK-8
5130 Mission Rd
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 262-1686
Rank: #1414.
St. Benedict Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1926
Grades: PK-8
201 Division St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 683-3366
Rank: #1515.
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1930
Grades: PK-8
630 W D Ave
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-2791
Rank: #1616.
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1942
Grades: PK-6
503 Saint John Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-2241
Rank: #1717.
Overland Christian Schools
Overland Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1943
Grades: PK-12
7016 W 74th St
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 948-9994
Rank: #1818.
Berean Academy
Berean Academy Photo - Berean Academy is celebrating 75 year of Christian education this year. We are thankful for the many families that God has brought to Berean and are a part of what we are doing here to educate our children.
(Christian)
(3)
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: K-12
201 S. Elbing Rd
Elbing, KS 67041
(316) 799-2211
Rank: #1919.
Central Christian School
Central Christian School Photo - Central Christian School exists to educate, equip, and edify every student to exalt the name of Jesus Christ.
(Christian)
(2)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: NS-12
1910 E 30th Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 663-2174
Rank: #2020.
St. Patricks School
St. Patricks School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-8
1066 N 94th St
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 299-8131
Rank: #2121.
Kansas City Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: K-12
4801 West 79th St
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 648-5227
Rank: #2222.
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: PK-8
2635 S. Pattie St.
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 267-4911
Rank: #2323.
St. John Catholic School
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(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
1208 Kentucky St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-9511
Rank: #2424.
St. Matthew Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: K-8
1000 SE 28th St
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-2188
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Highlawn Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: PK-6
3531 Somerset Dr
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 649-6160
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Wichita Collegiate School
Wichita Collegiate School Photo
(1)
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: NS-12
9115 E 13th Street N
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
Rank: #2727.
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: K-12
5801 W 115th Street
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 327-8150
Rank: #2828.
Brookridge Day School
Brookridge Day School Photo
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-3
9555 Hadley Dr
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 649-2228
Rank: #2929.
Lakemary Center
Special Education School
(1)
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: 4-12
100 Lakemary Dr
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
Rank: #3030.
Midland Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: K-12
6915 Maurer Road
Shawnee, KS 66217
(913) 268-7400
Rank: #3131.
Community School #1
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: K-6
6400 State Line Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 722-1115
Rank: #3232.
Open Door Christian School
Open Door Christian School Photo - Biology
(Christian)
(3)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-6
3033 N 103rd Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 334-7777
Rank: #3333.
Maranatha Christian Academy
Maranatha Christian Academy Photo - Athletics are an important aspect of the total Maranatha experience. We believe challenging interscholastic competition provides students the opportunity to develop positive character traits such as leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and commitment as well as attitudes of fair play and sportsmanship.
(Christian)
(11)
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: K-12
6826 Lackman Road
Shawnee, KS 66217
(913) 631-0637
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: 4-12
10713 Barkley Street
Leawood, KS 66211
(913) 341-6666
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Shawnee Mission Christian School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: PK-12
4901 Mission Road
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 384-4434
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kansas average private elementary schools founding year?
The Kansas average private elementary schools founding year is 1959 for 2024-25.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in Kansas?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Kansas include Xavier Catholic School, St. Paul Lutheran School and St. Xavier Catholic School.

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