Sunrise Christian Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Sunrise Christian Academy

5500 E 45th St N Wichita, KS 67220

Tel: (316) 744-9262

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked KS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 476 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, KS, serves 476 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community setting.
The co鈥揺ducational school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1 with 53 teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
Founded in 1983, the academy operates with a Christian orientation and is affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International and the National Independent 草榴社区 Schools Association.
Tuition for the 2024 academic year is $25,000, above the Wichita average for private elementary and high schools.
Approximately 24% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting moderate diversity within the school population.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked KS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 476 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Sunrise Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sunrise Christian Academy
Pre-K	16
Kind	44
1	24
2	33
3	38
4	27
5	30
6	33
7	36
8	38
9	34
10	32
11	45
12	46

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Year Founded

1983

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Student Body

Total Students

476 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

53 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
National Independent 草榴社区 School Association (NIPSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Sports

School Mascot

Buffalo

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Robert Lindsted, Founder of Milk & Honey Ministries -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Sunrise Christian Academy famous alumni include: Dr. Robert Lindsted, Founder of Milk & Honey Ministries.

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Sunrise Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Sunrise Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Wichita, KS is $14,368 for elementary schools and $17,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wichita, KS is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).