Independent Elementary School (Top Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School for 2026-27)

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Independent Elementary School

8301 E Douglas Ave Wichita, KS 67207

Tel: (316) 686-0152

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked KS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 533 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,150
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Independent Elementary School in Wichita, KS serves grades PK through 12 with a total enrollment of 533 students in a nonsectarian, city setting.
Founded in 1980, the school employs 65 teachers, maintaining a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 8:1.
The school offers 12 Advanced Placement (AP) courses for high school students.
Annual tuition is $25,150 for the full PKâ€“12 program, which is higher than the local average for Wichita private schools.
Independent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for largest student body size.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked KS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 533 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,150
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Independent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Independent Elementary School
Pre-K	126
Kind	31
1	43
2	35
3	36
4	25
5	32
6	37
7	14
8	17
9	36
10	22
11	50
12	29

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Year Founded

1980

Student Body

Total Students

533 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,150

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Sports

School Mascot

Panthers

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Independent Elementary School cost?

Independent Elementary School's tuition is approximately $25,150 for private students.

What is Independent Elementary School's ranking?

Independent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Independent Elementary School?

The application deadline for Independent Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Wichita, KS is $14,368 for elementary schools and $17,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wichita, KS is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).