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Best Riley County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is lower than the Kansas private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private schools in Riley County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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

Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
515 Students
42,914 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
3,364 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
8 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
313 Students
26,310 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
7,463 Students
% of Others Students
32%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Riley County, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Riley County, KS is Manhattan Catholic Schools.
How many private schools are located in Riley County?
4 private schools are located in Riley County.
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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