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Best Riley County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 515 students in Riley County, KS (there are , serving 8,015 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Riley County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is higher than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private schools in Riley County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

草榴社区 Schools in Riley County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Bible Academy
(Baptist)
1001 S Scenic Dr
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 539-3363
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
Flint Hills Christian School
(Christian)
3905 Green Valley Rd
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 776-2223
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3
Hylton Heights KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
1205 Hylton Heights Rd.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 539-7540
Gr: NS-PK
Manhattan Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
306 S Juliette Ave
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 565-5050
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Riley County)
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
515 Students
42,843 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
3,340 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
84%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
218 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
8 Students
1,703 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
313 Students
26,342 Students
% White Students
61%
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
167 Students
7,386 Students
% of Others Students
32%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Riley County, KS?
4 private schools are located in Riley County, KS.
What percentage of students in Riley County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Riley County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Riley County?
75% of private schools in Riley County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Riley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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