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Resurrection Catholic School Top 4 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (KS)
Open Door Christian School Top 18 · Lowest Tuition (KS)
Bishop Ward High School Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (KS)

Kansas City ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,662 students in Kansas City, KS, 5% of all K-12 students in Kansas City, KS are educated in private schools versus (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools in Kansas City, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,662
  • Average Tuition: $5,742
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 61%
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,662
  • Average Tuition: $5,742
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 61%
  • View Kansas City, KS School Trends

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

Bishop Ward High School Photo
Bishop Ward High School
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
708 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 371-1201
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Resurrection Catholic School Photo
Resurrection Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 347 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
425 N 15th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 371-8101
(5)
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Map of Christ The King Parish School
Christ The King Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students
Catholic
3027 N 54th St
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 287-8883
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Map of Holy Name School
Holy Name School
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
Catholic
1007 Southwest Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913) 722-1032
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Open Door Christian School Photo
Open Door Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Christian
3033 N 103rd Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 334-7777
(3)
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Map of Our Lady Of Unity School
Our Lady Of Unity School
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2646 S 34th St
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 262-7022
(1)
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Map of Our Ladys Montessori School
Our Ladys Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 45 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
3020 S 7th St
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913) 403-9550
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St. Patricks School Photo
St. Patricks School
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1066 N 94th St
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 299-8131
(2)
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Map of V Lindsay Sda School
V Lindsay Sda School
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3310 Garfield Ave
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 342-4435
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Kansas City, Kansas ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of All Saints Consolidated School
All Saints Consolidated School
Gr: 5-8 | 68 students
Catholic
809 Vermont Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 342-3669
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Map of Muncie Christian School
Muncie Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students
Christian
3650 N 67th St
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 299-9884
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Map of Pleasant Green Community School
Pleasant Green Community School
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students
Baptist
340 David L Gray Drive
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 371-5393
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Kansas City, KS ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

9
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-25.0% (-3 schools) 10-yr
1,662
Students
-9.8% (-180 students) 10-yr
$5,742
Avg. Tuition
+27.8% (+$1,250) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+9.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
61%
Students of Color
+8.9% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-13.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kansas City)
This State (KS)
# Schools
9 Schools
232 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearKansas City, KS Total Schools
20259
20249
20239
20228
20218
20209
20199
20189
20179
201610
201512
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# Students
1,662 Students
42,914 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025185204179
2024186201172
2023178201174
2022195207185
2021195203180
2020178198171
2019179196175
2018185194172
2017192197180
2016173194178
2015154186167
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% Students of Color
61%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202561%24%34%
202477%25%34%
202379%25%33%
202264%24%33%
202164%24%32%
202062%24%32%
201969%22%31%
201868%22%31%
201757%22%32%
201657%22%32%
201556%22%32%
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0.70
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20250.700.570.65
20240.700.570.65
20230.640.570.65
20220.670.560.64
20210.670.560.64
20200.680.560.64
20190.680.520.63
20180.690.520.63
20170.710.470.61
20160.710.470.61
20150.720.460.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
132 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20259%3%5%
20248%3%5%
20236%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%5%4%
20201%5%4%
20191%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20173%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
816 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202549%12%9%
202449%12%9%
202356%14%9%
202248%12%8%
202148%12%9%
202045%12%9%
201944%10%8%
201843%10%8%
201732%9%8%
201632%9%8%
201530%9%8%
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# Black Students
135 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
8%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20258%4%7%
20248%4%7%
20236%3%8%
20226%3%7%
20216%3%7%
20207%3%8%
201910%3%7%
20189%3%7%
201711%2%7%
201612%2%7%
201514%3%8%
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# White Students
311 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
19%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202519%63%52%
202419%63%52%
202317%62%52%
202229%63%54%
202129%63%54%
202033%63%54%
201934%67%56%
201833%67%56%
201740%71%58%
201640%71%58%
201539%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
240 Students
7,463 Students
% of Others Students
14%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202514%17%26%
202415%17%26%
202314%17%25%
202214%18%25%
202114%17%25%
202012%17%24%
201911%16%24%
201813%16%23%
201714%14%22%
201614%15%22%
201515%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
124 Teachers
3,364 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201916:113:112:1
201815:113:112:1
201716:113:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202566%50%55%
202466%48%54%
202366%49%54%
202272%49%54%
202172%49%54%
202066%50%54%
201950%47%53%
201850%47%53%
201750%47%53%
201650%43%52%
201550%42%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025121615
2024121515
2023121515
2022141515
2021141515
2020121515
2019141515
2018141515
2017141515
2016101515
2015111515
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,742
$10,626

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025$5,742$10,666$15,012
2024$5,307$8,101$13,254
2023$5,307$7,779$12,626
2022$5,200$8,260$12,187
2021$5,200$7,977$11,800
2020$4,967$7,694$11,512
2019$5,730$7,716$11,293
2018$5,730$8,331$11,017
2017$5,615$8,288$10,708
2016$5,275$9,098$10,356
2015$4,492$9,141$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
80%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202580%36%34%
202479%37%34%
202379%36%34%
202279%36%33%
202179%34%33%
202079%33%32%
201960%30%31%
201860%30%30%
201760%29%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$3,392

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025$1,500$3,421$7,073
2024$1,500$3,476$6,930
2023$1,500$3,410$6,469
2022$1,500$3,189$6,289
2021$1,500$3,141$6,055
2020$1,500$3,046$5,921
2019$1,500$3,004$5,795
2018$1,500$2,671$5,456
2017$1,120$2,679$5,319
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearKansas City, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202576%79%81%
202498%93%85%
202398%93%85%
202297%92%85%
202197%92%85%
202098%92%85%
201998%93%85%
201898%92%85%
2017100%92%85%
2016100%95%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kansas City, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Kansas City, KS include Resurrection Catholic School and Bishop Ward High School.
How many private schools are located in Kansas City?
9 private schools are located in Kansas City.
How diverse are private schools in Kansas City?
Kansas City private schools are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the Kansas private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Kansas City go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Kansas City are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kansas City?
100% of private schools in Kansas City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Kansas City are often viewed compared to one another?

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