Derby Christian School in Derby, KS, offers co–ed education for grades K–12 in an urban large town setting.
The school enrolls 80 students with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by 7 faculty members.
Founded with a Baptist orientation and affiliated with the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS), it provides a religious education program.
The student body includes approximately 5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Derby Christian School is one of several nearby private schools serving families in Derby and the surrounding area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Derby Christian School?
The application deadline for Derby Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Derby Christian School is Midway Christian School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary Parish Catholic School (0.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary Parish Catholic School
(Catholic)
2306 E Meadowlark Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Walnut Grove KinderCare ![Walnut Grove KinderCare Photo - Walnut Grove KinderCare]( "Walnut Grove KinderCare Photo - Walnut Grove KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1720 Walnut Grove Rd.
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-5925
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-5925
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
208 S Derby Ave
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Tuition listed
Midway Christian School
(Baptist)
5135 S Broadway Street
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
4.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
St. Cecilia Catholic School
(Catholic)
1912 W Grand Ave
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 522-0461
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 522-0461
5.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Midway Christian School
(Baptist)
5135 S Broadway Street
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
4.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Morning Star Christian Academy
(Christian)
1201 E Berkeley St
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 734-9080
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 734-9080
6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
Wichita Adventist Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2725 S Osage Ave
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 267-9472
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 267-9472
7.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 58 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Classical School of Wichita
(Christian)
6355 Willowbrook St.
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 773-9279
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 773-9279
8.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 460 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
8301 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 533 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary Parish Catholic School
(Catholic)
2306 E Meadowlark Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
208 S Derby Ave
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Tuition listed
Midway Christian School
(Baptist)
5135 S Broadway Street
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 524-4237
4.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
St. Cecilia Catholic School
(Catholic)
1912 W Grand Ave
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 522-0461
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 522-0461
5.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Morning Star Christian Academy
(Christian)
1201 E Berkeley St
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 734-9080
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 734-9080
6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary Parish Catholic School
(Catholic)
2306 E Meadowlark Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Walnut Grove KinderCare ![Walnut Grove KinderCare Photo - Walnut Grove KinderCare]( "Walnut Grove KinderCare Photo - Walnut Grove KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1720 Walnut Grove Rd.
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-5925
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-5925
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
208 S Derby Ave
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Tuition listed
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
2635 S. Pattie St.
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 267-4911
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 267-4911
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
East Boston KinderCare ![East Boston KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "East Boston KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
9500 E. Boston
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 684-4574
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 684-4574
7.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 E Crestway
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2230 North Woodlawn
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8540
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8540
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Madison
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8580
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8580
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Ridgecrest Rd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1550 E Walnut Grove Road
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 29%
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