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Northfield School of Liberal Arts

Independent school · Grades 6–12

Wichita, KS

1813 W University St, Wichita, KS 67213

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any independent school in Wichita
  • Smaller classes than 81% of independent schools nationwide

In Wichita, Kansas, Northfield School of Liberal Arts is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 43 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of independent schools nationwide. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 132 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
43
Teachers
8.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 21 girls, 22 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
132 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 81% of independent schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of independent schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    55’19–2050’21–2243’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    67
    712
    84
    97
    105
    113
    125

    Student body

    White81%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Black5%

    Member of

    • National Independent Private Schools Association

    Help paying tuition in Kansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Northfield School of Liberal Arts whether it takes part.

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    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 Northfield School of Liberal Arts

    What grades does Northfield School of Liberal Arts serve?

    Northfield School of Liberal Arts serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Northfield School of Liberal Arts?

    About 43 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Northfield School of Liberal Arts?

    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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