St. Patrick Catholic School in Chanute, KS, is a Catholic co鈥揺ducational private school serving grades PK through 5 in a town setting.
The school enrolls 91 udents with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 15:1, supported by 6 teachers.
Founded in 1920,. Patrick Catholic School has maintained operations for over a century in the Chanute community.
The udent body includes 65.63% students of color, placing the school among the top 20% in Kansas for diversity.
Patrick Catholic School operates tuition rates in line with local averages for elementary private education in Kansas.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1920
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Frank Kennedy, Former Principal
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Patrick Catholic School often compared to?
St. Patrick Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Chanute Christian Academy, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from St. Patrick Catholic School?
St. Patrick Catholic School famous alumni include: Frank Kennedy, Former Principal.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Patrick Catholic School is Chanute Christian Academy (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chanute Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
25.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
34.3 miles
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.]( "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
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
34.8 miles
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
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
36.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chanute Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Independence Bible School
(Christian)
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
36.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
Christian Learning Center
(Christian)
3200 Liberty Bell Rd Ste 100
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3244
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3244
41.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Tuition listed
1101 S Barbee St
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-4330
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-4330
42.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Tuition listed
212 E 9th St
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-4690
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-4690
44.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chanute Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
25.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
34.3 miles
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.]( "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
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
34.8 miles
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
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
36.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chanute Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
25.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
34.3 miles
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.]( "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
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-3331
34.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Learning Center
(Christian)
3200 Liberty Bell Rd Ste 100
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3244
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-3244
41.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Main
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Osa Martin Boulevard
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West 36th Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 New York St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2251
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2251
9.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Bridge Street
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
9.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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