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Top 5 Best Shawnee County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,482 students in Shawnee County, KS (there are 55 public schools, serving 27,213 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Shawnee County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Shawnee County, KS include Cair Paravel Latin School, Heritage Christian School and Hayden Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
92% of private schools in Shawnee County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Shawnee County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cair Paravel Latin School
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Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
635 SW Clay Street
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 232-3878
Grades: PK-12
| 466 students
Hayden Catholic High School
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(Catholic)
(4)
401 Sw Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
2000 NW Clay St
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 286-0427
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
Most Pure Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1750 Sw Stone Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-4313
Grades: K-8
| 385 students
Topeka Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
701 Sw Roosevelt St
Topeka, KS 66606
(502) 381-3643
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
(1)
5973 Sw 25th St Bldg B
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 272-2220
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
1725 Ne Seward Ave
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 234-8980
Grades: K-8
| 170 students
Mater Dei Catholic School
(Catholic)
934 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 233-1727
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
(Catholic)
210 Ne Branner Street
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 233-9171
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
St. Matthew Catholic School
(Catholic)
1000 SE 28th St
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-2188
Grades: K-8
| 146 students
Topeka Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2431 Sw Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 272-9474
Grades: 2-7
| 8 students
Topeka Collegiate School
Topeka Collegiate School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2200 SW Eveningside Drive
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 228-0490
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Shawnee County, Kansas

Shawnee County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
735 Sw Jackson Street
Topeka, KS 66603
(785) 235-0953
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Shawnee County, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Shawnee County, KS include Cair Paravel Latin School, Heritage Christian School and Hayden Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Shawnee County, KS?
12 private schools are located in Shawnee County, KS.
How diverse are private schools in Shawnee County, KS?
Shawnee County, KS private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Kansas private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Shawnee County, KS go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Shawnee County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shawnee County, KS?
92% of private schools in Shawnee County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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