For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 295 students in Barton County, KS (there are , serving 4,724 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Barton County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top ranked private school in Barton County, KS is St. Joseph Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Barton County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Barton County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo St. Joseph Catholic School Photo]()

(Catholic)
111 W 3rd St
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2721
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2721
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
215 Mckinley St
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 792-3477
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 792-3477
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Great Bend Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7 Sw 30 Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-9247
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-9247
Gr: 3-8 | 4 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
4200 Broadway Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-3265
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-3265
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Barton County, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Barton County, KS is St. Joseph Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Barton County?
4 private schools are located in Barton County.
What percentage of students in Barton County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Barton County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Barton County?
100% of private schools in Barton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
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