Independent Elementary School in Wichita, KS serves grades PK through 12 with a total enrollment of 533 students in a nonsectarian, city setting.
Founded in 1980, the school employs 65 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 8:1.
The school offers 12 Advanced Placement (AP) courses for high school students.
Annual tuition is $25,150 for the full PK–12 program, which is higher than the local average for Wichita private schools.
Independent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for largest student body size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked KS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,150
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Independent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
533 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
12 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,150
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Independent Elementary School cost?
Independent Elementary School's tuition is approximately $25,150 for private students.
What is Independent Elementary School's ranking?
Independent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Independent Elementary School?
The application deadline for Independent Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Independent Elementary School is Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Independent School, High (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High School
(Catholic)
8506 E Central Ave
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 634-0315
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 634-0315
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 906 students
8317 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 499 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Classical School of Wichita
(Christian)
6355 Willowbrook St.
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 773-9279
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 773-9279
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 460 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 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
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
9115 E 13th Street N
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 967 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High School
(Catholic)
8506 E Central Ave
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 634-0315
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 634-0315
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 906 students
8317 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 499 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Classical School of Wichita
(Christian)
6355 Willowbrook St.
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 773-9279
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 773-9279
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 460 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
9115 E 13th Street N
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 967 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Central Christian Academy ![Central Christian Academy Photo - Gym Mural]( "Central Christian Academy Photo - Gym Mural")
(Christian)
2900 N Rock Road
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 688-1161
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 688-1161
3.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 470 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8317 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 499 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Classical School of Wichita
(Christian)
6355 Willowbrook St.
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 773-9279
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 773-9279
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 460 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
9115 E 13th Street N
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 967 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Christ the Savior Academy
(Christian)
7515 E. 13th St.
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 201-4810
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 201-4810
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
600 N Greenwich Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 684-4431
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 684-4431
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8317 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 686-0152
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 499 students Avg. class size: 15 students 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
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
9115 E 13th Street N
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 771-2203
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 967 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Christ the Savior Academy
(Christian)
7515 E. 13th St.
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 201-4810
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 201-4810
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
600 N Greenwich Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 684-4431
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 684-4431
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8103 E Gilbert
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-1800
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-1800
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Webb Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
706 N Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1830 S Cypress
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-9800
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-9800
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1544 N Governeour
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-6600
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-6600
2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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