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Paola ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 183 students in Paola, KS, 10% of all K-12 students in Paola, KS are educated in private schools versus (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Paola, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Paola, KS (2026-27)

Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Catholic
601 E Chippewa St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-3286
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Map of Lakemary Center
Lakemary Center
Gr: 4-12 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
100 Lakemary Dr
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
(1)
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Paola, Kansas ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: 2-9 | 27 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
34944 Block Rd
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 849-3343
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Paola, KS ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
183
Students
-23.1% (-55 students) 10-yr
7
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
+72.7% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Paola)
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
232 Schools
# Students
183 Students
42,914 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearPaola, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202592204179
202492201172
2023106201174
2022106207185
2021106203180
202099198171
201989196175
201889194172
2017106197180
2016106194178
201579186167
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% Students of Color
19%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPaola, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202519%24%34%
202419%25%34%
20234%25%33%
20224%24%33%
20214%24%32%
202017%24%32%
201917%22%31%
201817%22%31%
201711%22%32%
201611%22%32%
201511%22%32%
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0.47
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearPaola, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20250.470.570.65
20240.470.570.65
20230.410.570.65
20220.410.560.64
20210.410.560.64
20200.410.560.64
20190.460.520.63
20180.460.520.63
20170.210.470.61
20160.210.470.61
20150.220.460.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearPaola, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20252%1%1%
20242%1%1%
20192%1%1%
20182%1%2%
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# Asian Students
8 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPaola, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20254%3%5%
20244%3%5%
20233%4%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%5%4%
20203%5%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPaola, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20255%12%9%
20245%12%9%
20235%14%9%
20225%12%8%
20215%12%9%
20205%12%9%
20194%10%8%
20184%10%8%
20172%9%8%
20162%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPaola, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20255%4%7%
20245%4%7%
20238%3%8%
20228%3%7%
20218%3%7%
20208%3%8%
201910%3%7%
201810%3%7%
20177%2%7%
20167%2%7%
20156%3%8%
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# White Students
136 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
72%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPaola, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202572%63%52%
202472%63%52%
202376%62%52%
202276%63%54%
202176%63%54%
202076%63%54%
201973%67%56%
201873%67%56%
201789%71%58%
201689%71%58%
201588%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
15 Students
7,463 Students
% of Others Students
8%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPaola, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20258%17%26%
20248%17%26%
20236%17%25%
20226%18%25%
20216%17%25%
20206%17%24%
20199%16%24%
20189%16%23%
20172%14%22%
20162%15%22%
20154%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
3,364 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPaola, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20257:113:111:1
20247:113:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
20209:113:112:1
20198:113:112:1
20188:113:112:1
20178:113:112:1
20168:113:112:1
20158:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
7 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearPaola, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202571615
202471515
202371515
202271515
202171515
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Paola, KS?
2 private schools are located in Paola, KS.
What percentage of students in Paola go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Paola are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Paola?
50% of private schools in Paola are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Paola are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Paola include: Holy Trinity School vs. Lakemary Center

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