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Best Lenexa 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,863 students in Lenexa, KS (there are , serving 5,103 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in Lenexa, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lenexa, KS include Holy Trinity Catholic School and St. James Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
60% of private schools in Lenexa, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Lenexa 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
13600 W 92nd St
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 888-3250
Gr: K-8 | 606 students Avg. class size: 24 students
St. James Academy
St. James Academy Photo
(Catholic)
24505 Prairie Star Pkwy
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 254-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis
15700 W 87th St
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 831-1345
Gr: K-12 | 239 students
Lenexa KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
13068 W. 87th Street Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 234-4442
Gr: NS-PK
The Phoenix Montessori School
Montessori School
(4)
10248 Quivira Road
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 381-1250
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Avg. class size: 18 students

Overview

This Town (Lenexa)
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,863 Students
42,898 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
128 Teachers
3,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
50%
Average Class Size
22 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,900
$10,626
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
212 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
24 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,308 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
70%
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
464 Students
7,447 Students
% of Others Students
25%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
27 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
20 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lenexa, KS?
The top-ranked private schools in Lenexa, KS include Holy Trinity Catholic School and St. James Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lenexa?
5 private schools are located in Lenexa.
How diverse are private schools in Lenexa?
Lenexa private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Kansas private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Lenexa go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Lenexa are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lenexa?
60% of private schools in Lenexa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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