For the 2024-25 school year, there are 236 private schools serving 43,113 students in Kansas (there are 1,355 public schools, serving 482,478 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Kansas attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $7,301 for elementary schools and $10,972 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Kansas include Bishop Miege High School, Trinity Academy, and Wichita Collegiate School.
The average acceptance rate is 93% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Kansas Private Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: I 435 West KC KS (2 schools), Riverview (2 schools), Rosedale (2 schools), West Lawrence (2 schools), Maple Crest (2 schools).
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Kansas?
The top-ranked private schools in Kansas include Bishop Miege High School, Trinity Academy, and Wichita Collegiate School.
How many private schools are located in Kansas?
There are 236 private schools are located in Kansas.
How much do private schools cost in Kansas?
The average private school tuition in Kansas is $7,301 for elementary schools and $10,972 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Kansas?
Approximately 25% of students in Kansas private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Kansas go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Kansas attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kansas?
Which private schools in Kansas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Kansas include: Lawrence Montessori School vs. Raintree Montessori School, Montessori Childrens House vs. Raintree Montessori School, Xavier Catholic School vs. St. Paul Lutheran School
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