草榴社区

Zion Lutheran School Photo - Zion is accredited nationally by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and by the Kansas State Department of Education.

Best Independence 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 254 students in Independence, KS (there are , serving 1,629 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Independence, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Independence, KS include St. Andrew Catholic School and Zion Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools in Independence, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Independence 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo - Zion is accredited nationally by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and by the Kansas State Department of Education.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Independence Bible School
(Christian)
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Independence)
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
254 Students
42,898 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
3,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
50%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,425
$10,626
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
8 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
151 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
59%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
75 Students
7,447 Students
% of Others Students
30%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Independence, KS?
The top-ranked private schools in Independence, KS include St. Andrew Catholic School and Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Independence?
3 private schools are located in Independence.
What percentage of students in Independence go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Independence are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Independence?
100% of private schools in Independence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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