St. Andrew Catholic School in Independence, KS serves 104 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a town community setting.
Founded in 1904, this Catholic coeducational school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The school maintains a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1 with 9 full鈥搕ime teachers on staff.
Approximately 9.8% of the udent body represents students of color.
Andrew offers 10 advanced placement (AP) courses for its udents.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked KS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Andrew Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1904
Student Body
Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
10 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Andrew Catholic School often compared to?
St. Andrew Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Name Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Andrew Catholic School's ranking?
St. Andrew Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Andrew Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Andrew Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Andrew Catholic School vs. Holy Name Catholic School
The nearest high school to St. Andrew Catholic School is Independence Bible School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Lutheran School (0.6 miles away)
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Zion Lutheran School![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Zion is accredited nationally by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and by the Kansas State Department of Education.]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Zion is accredited nationally by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and by the Kansas State Department of Education.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Independence Bible School
(Christian)
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
Holy Name Catholic School
(Catholic)
406 Willow St
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 251-0480
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 251-0480
13.1 miles
Gr: K-6 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tyro Community Christian School
(Christian)
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
14.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
25.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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