Private Schools in Tecumseh, Kansas

Topeka Collegiate School is an independent day school serving students from Tecumseh and surrounding communities. The school offers a challenging academic program with small class sizes (average 12:1 student-teacher ratio) and individualized learning plans. Their comprehensive STEAM program includes robotics, coding, and advanced science labs. The campus features extensive outdoor learning spaces, art studios, and athletic facilities. Topeka Collegiate emphasizes global citizenship and offers international language programs starting in preschool. The school is particularly noted for its gifted education programs and high parent satisfaction ratings.

Hayden High School is a highly-regarded Catholic college preparatory school serving the greater Topeka area including Tecumseh. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, the school offers a rigorous academic curriculum with 17 Advanced Placement courses and a comprehensive STEM program. The campus features modern science labs, performing arts facilities, and extensive athletic complexes. Hayden maintains a 100% college acceptance rate and emphasizes character development through service learning programs. The school community is known for its strong parent involvement and traditional values education.

Cair Paravel Latin School provides a classical Christian education to students from Tecumseh and the Topeka metropolitan area. The school's distinctive curriculum includes Latin instruction beginning in elementary grades and a Great Books program in upper grades. Students benefit from a rigorous liberal arts education with emphasis on critical thinking, rhetoric, and logical reasoning. The school features historic campus buildings with modern additions, including science laboratories and performance spaces. Cair Paravel maintains strong college placement records and offers comprehensive athletic programs. The tight-knit community and traditional educational approach receive high marks from parents and alumni.