Below Average
#128 of 142 private schools in KS
Bethany Lutheran School
Elementary School · Overland Park, KS
A private elementary school in Overland Park, KS serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
9101 LAMAR AVE, Overland Park, KS 66207
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KS.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in KS
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Bethany Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,951/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Overland Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,381
Median home value
$400,600
Median rent
$1,880/mo
College educated
69.6%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Diemer ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Trailwood ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Briarwood ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 155 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bethany Lutheran School is listed in Overland Park, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bethany Lutheran School
Bethany Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Overland Park, KS, serving approximately 171 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 142 private schools in KS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethany Lutheran School
What grades does Bethany Lutheran School serve?
Bethany Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bethany Lutheran School?
Bethany Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Lutheran School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bethany Lutheran School rank in KS?
Bethany Lutheran School ranks #128 of 142 private schools in KS.
What is Bethany Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethany Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bethany Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Bethany Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bethany Lutheran School a religious school?
Bethany Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Johnson County
- Phone
- (913) 648-2228
- Area population (ZIP 66207)
- 15,149
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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