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Best Lyon County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 180 students in Lyon County, KS (there are , serving 5,301 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Lyon County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lyon County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Sacred Heart School Photo
Gr: K-5 | 53 students
Catholic
102 Cottonwood Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-7394
(6)
Map of Emporia Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Christian
1325 C Of E Dr
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 342-5353
Map of St. Joseph's School
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students
Catholic
307 Iowa St
Olpe, KS 66865
(620) 475-3416

Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
180 Students
42,914 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
3,364 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
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
25 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
1,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
91 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
51%
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
64 Students
7,463 Students
% of Others Students
35%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lyon County, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Lyon County, KS is Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Lyon County?
3 private schools are located in Lyon County.
What percentage of students in Lyon County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Lyon County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lyon County?
100% of private schools in Lyon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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