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Top 5 Best Topeka Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,342 students in Topeka, KS (there are 44 public schools, serving 22,401 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Topeka, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Topeka, KS include Cair Paravel Latin School, Heritage Christian School, and Topeka Collegiate School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
91% of private schools in Topeka, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Topeka Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cair Paravel Latin School
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Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
635 SW Clay Street
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 232-3878
Grades: PK-12
| 466 students
Hayden Catholic High School
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(Catholic)
(4)
401 Sw Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
2000 NW Clay St
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 286-0427
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
Most Pure Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1750 Sw Stone Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-4313
Grades: K-8
| 385 students
Topeka Collegiate School
Topeka Collegiate School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2200 SW Eveningside Drive
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 228-0490
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
(1)
5973 Sw 25th St Bldg B
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 272-2220
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
1725 Ne Seward Ave
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 234-8980
Grades: K-8
| 170 students
Mater Dei Catholic School
(Catholic)
934 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 233-1727
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
(Catholic)
210 Ne Branner Street
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 233-9171
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
St. Matthew Catholic School
(Catholic)
1000 SE 28th St
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-2188
Grades: K-8
| 146 students
Topeka Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2431 Sw Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 272-9474
Grades: 1-8
| 10 students
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Topeka, Kansas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
735 Sw Jackson Street
Topeka, KS 66603
(785) 235-0953
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Topeka Lutheran School (Closed 2023)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
701 Sw Roosevelt St
Topeka, KS 66606
(502) 381-3643
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Topeka, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Topeka, KS include Cair Paravel Latin School, Heritage Christian School, and Topeka Collegiate School.
How many private schools are located in Topeka?
11 private schools are located in Topeka.
How diverse are private schools in Topeka?
Topeka private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Kansas private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Topeka go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Topeka are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Topeka?
91% of private schools in Topeka are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Topeka are often viewed compared to one another?

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