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St. Joseph Catholic School Photo

Best Barton County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 81%.
100% of private schools in Barton County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Barton County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
111 W 3rd St
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2721
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Kansas Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
215 Mckinley St
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
Gr: 3-8 | 4 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
4200 Broadway Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-3265
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students

Overview

This County (Barton County)
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
295 Students
42,829 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
3,336 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,650
$10,423
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
12%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,703 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
266 Students
26,342 Students
% White Students
82%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
108 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
27 Students
7,372 Students
% of Others Students
8%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

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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