For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 922 students in Shawnee County, KS.
The top ranked private high schools in Shawnee County, KS include Cair Paravel Latin School, Hayden Catholic High School, and Heritage Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Kansas private high school average acceptance rate of 72%.
Top Ranked Shawnee County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
635 SW Clay Street
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 232-3878
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 232-3878
Gr: NS-12 | 449 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 Sw Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2000 NW Clay St
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 286-0427
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 286-0427
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shawnee County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
735 Sw Jackson Street
Topeka, KS 66603
(785) 235-0953
Topeka, KS 66603
(785) 235-0953
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Topeka Lutheran School (Closed 2023)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
701 Sw Roosevelt St
Topeka, KS 66606
(502) 381-3643
Topeka, KS 66606
(502) 381-3643
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Shawnee County, KS?
The top ranked private high schools in Shawnee County, KS include Cair Paravel Latin School, Hayden Catholic High School, and Heritage Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Shawnee County?
3 private high schools are located in Shawnee County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Shawnee County?
Which private high schools in Shawnee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Shawnee County include: Hayden Catholic High School vs. Cair Paravel Latin School, Heritage Christian School vs. Cair Paravel Latin School
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