Ascension School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Ascension School

9510 W 127th St Ste 200
Overland Park, KS 66213

Tel: (913) 851-2531

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At Ascension Catholic School, our mission is to educate, celebrate, and serve in the name of Christ.

Our vision is that Ascension Catholic School will provide a curriculum that fosters Catholic values and faith development.

This innovative curriculum will respect the student's individual differences, nurture the whole child, and prepare the student to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked KS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 543 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Ascension School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

543 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

At Ascension Catholic School, our mission is to educate, celebrate, and serve in the name of Christ. Our vision is that Ascension Catholic School will provide a curriculum that fosters Catholic values and faith development. This innovative curriculum will respect the student's individual differences, nurture the whole child, and prepare the student to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Ascension School's ranking?

Ascension School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Ascension School?

The application deadline for Ascension School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Ascension School located?

Ascension School is located in the Ascension Heights neighborhood of Overland Park, KS.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked KS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 543 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Johnson County, KS is $13,585 for elementary schools and $14,391 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Johnson County, KS is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).