For the 2026 school year, there are 231 private schools serving 42,843 students in Kansas (there are , serving 477,073 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Kansas attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,780 for elementary schools and $13,475 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Kansas include Heritage Christian Academy, Sacred Heart School, and Bishop Seabury Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 81% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 24% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Overview
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
231 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
42,843 Students
5,698,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3,340 Teachers
507,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1285
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,478
$14,883
Average Summer Program Cost
$218
$1,136
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,392
$7,137
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$23.62 million
$61.95 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.65
# American Indian Students
218 Students
29,844 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,416 Students
265,009 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,886 Students
507,121 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
1,703 Students
416,612 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
26,342 Students
2,932,330 Students
% White Students
63%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
108 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
7,386 Students
1,472,325 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Kansas 草榴社区 Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: I 435 West KC KS (2 schools), Riverview (2 schools), Rosedale (2 schools), West Lawrence (2 schools), Maple Crest (2 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 草榴社区 Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Kansas?
The top-ranked private schools in Kansas include Heritage Christian Academy, Sacred Heart School, and Bishop Seabury Academy.
How many private schools are located in Kansas?
There are 231 private schools are located in Kansas.
How much do private schools cost in Kansas?
The average private school tuition in Kansas is $9,780 for elementary schools and $13,475 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Kansas?
Approximately 24% 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 10%).
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: Countryside Christian School vs. St. Marys Elementary School, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne vs. St. Patrick Catholic School, Lawrence Montessori School vs. Raintree Montessori School
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