For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 180 students in Lyon County, KS (there are , serving 5,301 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Lyon County, KS is Sacred Heart School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top-Ranked Lyon County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
102 Cottonwood Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-7394
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-7394
Gr: K-5 | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emporia Christian School
(Christian)
1325 C Of E Dr
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 342-5353
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 342-5353
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Overview
This County (Lyon County)
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
180 Students
42,843 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
18 Teachers
3,340 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$10,478
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
1,703 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
91 Students
26,342 Students
% White Students
51%
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
64 Students
7,386 Students
% of Others Students
35%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Lyon County, KS?
The top-ranked private schools in Lyon County, KS is Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Lyon County?
3 private schools are located in Lyon County.
What percentage of students in Lyon County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Lyon County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
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