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Garden City ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 345 students in Garden City, KS, 5% of all K-12 students in Garden City, KS are educated in private schools versus (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools in Garden City, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 345
  • Average Tuition: $2,297
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 8%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 55%
  • View Garden City, KS School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 345
  • Average Tuition: $2,297
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 8%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 55%
  • View Garden City, KS School Trends

Top Ranked Garden City ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bible Christian Academy
Bible Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
1404 E. Mary
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-2816
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Map of High Plains Christian School
High Plains Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2710 N Fleming St
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-9356
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St. Dominic Elementary School Photo
St. Dominic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
617 J C St
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 521-6232
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. 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
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Garden City, KS ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

4
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
345
Students
+2.1% (+7 students) 10-yr
$2,297
Avg. Tuition
-6.2% (-$153) 9-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-25.0% (-5 students) 10-yr
55%
Students of Color
+150.0% (+33.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-17.6% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Garden City)
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
232 Schools
# Students
345 Students
42,914 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202586204179
202486201172
202392201174
202293207185
202193203180
202093198171
201981196175
201866194172
2017103197180
2016103194178
2015113186167
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% Students of Color
55%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202560%24%34%
202460%25%34%
202351%25%33%
202253%24%33%
202153%24%32%
202053%24%32%
201927%22%31%
201828%22%31%
201718%22%32%
201618%22%32%
201522%22%32%
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0.68
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20250.680.570.65
20240.680.570.65
20230.710.570.65
20220.700.560.64
20210.700.560.64
20200.700.560.64
20190.490.520.63
20180.520.520.63
20170.580.470.61
20160.580.470.61
20150.580.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
212 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20258%3%5%
20248%3%5%
20237%4%5%
20225%4%4%
20215%5%4%
20205%5%4%
20199%3%4%
20188%3%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
122 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202544%12%9%
202444%12%9%
202335%14%9%
202236%12%8%
202136%12%9%
202036%12%9%
201915%10%8%
201816%10%8%
201712%9%8%
201612%9%8%
201512%9%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
1,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20231%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
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# White Students
90 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
32%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202532%63%52%
202432%63%52%
202336%62%52%
202236%63%54%
202136%63%54%
202036%63%54%
201969%67%56%
201867%67%56%
201757%71%58%
201657%71%58%
201557%72%58%
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# 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
45 Students
7,463 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202516%17%26%
202416%17%26%
202321%17%25%
202222%18%25%
202122%17%25%
202022%17%24%
20195%16%24%
20187%16%23%
201729%14%22%
201629%15%22%
201529%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
3,364 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201716:113:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201517:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202585%50%55%
202485%48%54%
202385%49%54%
202285%49%54%
202185%49%54%
202085%50%54%
201985%47%53%
201885%47%53%
201785%47%53%
201685%43%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025151615
2024151515
2023151515
2022151515
2021151515
2020151515
2019151515
2018151515
2017151515
2016151515
2015201515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,297
$10,626

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025$2,273$10,666$15,012
2024$2,450$8,101$13,254
2023$2,450$7,779$12,626
2022$2,450$8,260$12,187
2021$2,450$7,977$11,800
2020$2,450$7,694$11,512
2019$2,450$7,716$11,293
2018$2,450$8,331$11,017
2017$2,450$8,288$10,708
2016$2,450$9,098$10,356
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Average % on Financial Aid
8%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20258%36%34%
20248%37%34%
20238%36%34%
20228%36%33%
20218%34%33%
20208%33%32%
20198%30%31%
20188%30%30%
20178%29%30%
20168%29%29%
20155%28%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,133
$3,392

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025$200$3,421$7,073
2024$200$3,476$6,930
2023$200$3,410$6,469
2022$200$3,189$6,289
2021$200$3,141$6,055
2020$200$3,046$5,921
2019$200$3,004$5,795
2018$200$2,671$5,456
2017$200$2,679$5,319
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearGarden City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202593%79%81%
2024100%93%85%
2023100%93%85%
2022100%92%85%
2021100%92%85%
2020100%92%85%
2019100%93%85%
2018100%92%85%
2017100%92%85%
2016100%95%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Garden City, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Garden City, KS include Bible Christian Academy and High Plains Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Garden City?
4 private schools are located in Garden City.
What percentage of students in Garden City go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Garden City are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Garden City?
100% of private schools in Garden City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Garden City are often viewed compared to one another?

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