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Independence Bible School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Independence, KS

4012 County Road 3900, Independence, KS 67301

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Kansas
  • One of the most diverse private schools in Kansas
  • Serving families in Independence since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Independence, Kansas, Independence Bible School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 87 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Kansas. Enrollment is up about 14% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 71% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
87
Teachers
11.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 48 girls, 39 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
172 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 71% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Kansas (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of Christian schools in Kansas.
    • Compared with 31 Christian schools in Kansas.

    Students by survey year

    76’11–1285’13–1476’15–1677’17–1893’19–2081’21–2287’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K40
    K9
    19
    21
    39
    47
    58
    66
    77
    811
    96
    107
    114
    123

    Student body

    White49%
    Two or more races39%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Black1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Kansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Independence Bible School whether it takes part.

    More about Kansas's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Independence Bible School

    What grades does Independence Bible School serve?

    Independence Bible School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Independence Bible School?

    About 87 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Independence Bible School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Kansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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