For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 163 students in Colby, KS (there are , serving 958 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Colby, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
草榴社区 Schools in Colby, KS (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This Town (Colby)
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
163 Students
42,898 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
16 Teachers
3,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
212 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
1,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
101 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
62%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
52 Students
7,447 Students
% of Others Students
32%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Colby, KS?
2 private schools are located in Colby, KS.
What percentage of students in Colby go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Colby are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
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