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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in Kansas

The average private elementary school in Kansas was founded around 1959 (2026-27).
The oldest private elementary school in Kansas is Xavier Catholic School, founded in 1858.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # KS Schools Ranked: 109
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1858–1920
  • KS School Avg.: 1961
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # KS Schools Ranked: 109
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1858–1920
  • KS School Avg.: 1961
  • National School Avg.: 1967
Show school map — Kansas (year founded range: 1858–1920, avg 1961)
Year Founded Range: 1858 1951 Avg. Year Founded: 1910

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in Kansas (2026-27)

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Xavier Catholic School Photo
#1Xavier Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
541 Muncie Rd (Preschool 1409 2nd Ave)
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-3135
1858year founded
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St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
#2St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
320 N 7th Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-5553
(10)
1863year founded
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
#3Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
611 N 8th St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4763
1869year founded
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St. Xavier Catholic School Photo
#4St. Xavier Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
200 North Washington Street
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 238-2841
(8)
1871year founded
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
#5St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
11505 Johnson Dr
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 631-7730
(1)
1873year founded
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
#6(°Õ6–T7)St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
520 E Northview Ave
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-3913
1880year founded
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
#6(°Õ6–T7)St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
101 E 9th St
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 282-1974
1880year founded
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Sacred Heart School Photo
#8Sacred Heart School
Gr: K-5 | 53 students
Catholic
102 Cottonwood Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-7394
(6)
1881year founded
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Map of St. Patrick Catholic School
#9St. Patrick Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
1882year founded
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Map of St. John Lutheran School
#10(°Õ10–T11)St. John Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
206 West Second Street
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3914
(1)
1883year founded
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Map of St. John's School
#10(°Õ10–T11)St. John's School
Gr: 1-8 | 103 students
Catholic
100 S Church St
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2368
1883year founded
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St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
#12St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
111 W 3rd St
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2721
1885year founded
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
#13Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
910 Mound St
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-9460
1888year founded
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Zion Lutheran School Photo
#14Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
1898year founded
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Map of St. Andrew Catholic School
#15St. Andrew Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
1904year founded
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Map of High Plains Christian School
#16(°Õ16–T17)High Plains Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2710 N Fleming St
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-9356
1908year founded
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Map of Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School
#16(°Õ16–T17)Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
234 E Cloud St
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-4422
1908year founded
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Map of Sacred Heart Cathedral School
#18Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Gr: K-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
905 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 227-6532
1916year founded
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Map of Tipton Christian School
#19Tipton Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 28 students
Christian
209 State St
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
1919year founded
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Map of St. John's Catholic School
#20(°Õ20–T21)St. John's Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
Catholic
209 S Cherry St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2942
1920year founded
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Map of St. Patrick Catholic School
#20(°Õ20–T21)St. Patrick Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
Catholic
409 S Malcolm Ave
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-4020
1920year founded
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
#22St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: K-2 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
139 S Millwood St
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 261-5860
1921year founded
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Map of St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School
#23St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
5130 Mission Rd
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 262-1686
(2)
1923year founded
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Map of St. Benedict Catholic School
#24St. Benedict Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
201 Division St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 683-3366
1926year founded
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Map of St. Patrick Catholic School
#25St. Patrick Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Catholic
630 W D Ave
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-2791
1930year founded
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Map of Heartsping, Inc.
#26Heartsping, Inc.
Gr: 4-12 | 71 students
Special Education School
8700 E 29th St N
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 634-8756
1934year founded
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
#27St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
503 Saint John Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-2241
1942year founded
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Overland Christian Schools Photo
#28Overland Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
7016 W 74th St
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 948-9994
1943year founded
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Berean Academy Photo
#29Berean Academy
Gr: K-12 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
201 S. Elbing Rd
Elbing, KS 67041
(316) 799-2211
(3)
1946year founded
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Map of Fort Scott Christian Heights
#30Fort Scott Christian Heights
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
1101 S Barbee St
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-4330
1947year founded
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Central Christian School Photo
#31(°Õ31–T32)Central Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1910 E 30th Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 663-2174
(2)
1948year founded
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Map of Holy Savior Catholic Academy
#31(°Õ31–T32)Holy Savior Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
Catholic
4640 E 15th St N
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 684-2141
1948year founded
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Map of Independence Bible School
#33(°Õ33–T34)Independence Bible School
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
1949year founded
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St. Patricks School Photo
#33(°Õ33–T34)St. Patricks School
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1066 N 94th St
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 299-8131
(2)
1949year founded
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Map of Kansas City Christian School
#35Kansas City Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
4801 West 79th St
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 648-5227
(1)
1951year founded
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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 2026-27.
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 Trinity Lutheran School.

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