For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 387 students in Mitchell County, KS (there are , serving 1,071 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Mitchell County, KS include Tipton Catholic High School and Tipton Christian School.
Top-Ranked Mitchell County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tipton Catholic High School
(Catholic)
301 State Street
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5835
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5835
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Tipton Christian School
(Christian)
209 State St
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Gr: K-6 | 28 students
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
209 S Cherry St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2942
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2942
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
St. John's Grade School
(Catholic)
712 E Main St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3941
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3941
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Overview
This County (Mitchell County)
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
387 Students
42,898 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
54 Teachers
3,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
212 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
382 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
94%
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
1 Student
7,447 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Mitchell County, KS?
The top-ranked private schools in Mitchell County, KS include Tipton Catholic High School and Tipton Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Mitchell County?
4 private schools are located in Mitchell County.
What percentage of students in Mitchell County go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mitchell County?
Which private schools in Mitchell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Mitchell County include: St. John's Grade School vs. St. John's Catholic School, St. John's Catholic School vs. St. John's Grade School, Tipton Catholic High School vs. St. John's Catholic School
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