Independent Elementary
Wichita · KS · Private independent · K-12 combined
How Independent Elementary compares for families
What families should know about Independent Elementary.
- ▸ LocallyKS sits right at the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math — local school quality will set your kid apart.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: The Independent School, High, Wichita Collegiate School, Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High School and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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🏛️ Your state's public flagship
University of Kansas
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $18,059/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Independent School, High Wichita |
Private | 0.1 | 393 | — |
| Wichita Collegiate School Wichita |
Private | 1.5 | 746 | -4.4% |
| Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High School Wichita |
Private | 0.7 | 906 | +0.8% |
| Classical School Of Wichita Wichita |
Private | 1.4 | 387 | +47.7% |
| Central Christian Academy Wichita |
Private | 3.4 | 429 | -0.5% |
| Trinity Academy Wichita |
Private | 3.4 | 570 | +5.6% |
| Sunrise Christian Academy Elementary Bel Aire |
Private | 5.9 | 455 | — |
| Sunrise Christian Academy Wichita |
Private | 5.9 | 450 | — |