Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Patrick Catholic School
About the School
- St. Patrick Catholic School in Parsons, KS serves 110 udents from preschool through 8th grade in a town–based setting with a Catholic religious affiliation.
- Founded in 1882, the school offers a formal dress code and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
- The udent–teacher ratio of 9:1, with an average class size of 12 and 40% of teachers holding advanced degrees.
- The school enrolls a diverse udent body with 18% students of color and provides summer school programs.
- Tuition rates for.
- Patrick Catholic School align with Kansas private elementary school averages, supporting families seeking affordable Catholic education in Parsons.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 24%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Anyone is welcome to enroll at St. Patrick Catholic School. Members of St. Patrick Catholic Church or any Catholic Parish are not required to pay tuition for grades K-8 because it is part of our stewardship model. Tuition for other church members is $20
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Scholar Bowl
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Patrick Catholic School offer?
St. Patrick Catholic School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is St. Patrick Catholic School's ranking?
St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Patrick Catholic School is Chanute Christian Academy (24.9 miles away)
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Distance: 24.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Assembly of God
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Distance: 25.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
Catholic
409 S Malcolm Ave
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-4020
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Distance: 24.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Assembly of God
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Distance: 31.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students
Catholic
212 E 9th St
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-4690
Distance: 37.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Christian
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Distance: 41.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Sports: 2
Christian
60416 Hwy. 10
Kansas, OK 74347
(918) 948-6300
Distance: 24.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Assembly of God
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Distance: 25.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
Catholic
409 S Malcolm Ave
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-4020
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
Distance: 26.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Distance: 24.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Assembly of God
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Distance: 25.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
Catholic
409 S Malcolm Ave
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-4020
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
Distance: 31.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students
Catholic
301 E 9th St
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-6941
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1800 Dirr St
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3510
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3510
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 South 14th Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
0.6 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: <50%)
2601 Gabriel
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2719 Main
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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