Best Schools in 66061, KS
66061, KS has 47 public schools (9 high, 12 middle, 26 elementary) serving 30,849 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 66061 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 66061, KS
The top high schools in 66061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Olathe Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1952 Students
2. De Soto High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Soto • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
3. Olathe North Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2230 Students
4. Olathe East Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1903 Students
5. Olathe West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1662 Students
6. Olathe South Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1841 Students
7. Shawnee Mission West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1640 Students
8. Gardner Edgerton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner Edgerton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1789 Students
9. School For Deaf High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School For Deaf • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 60 Students
Best Middle Schools in 66061, KS
The top middle schools in 66061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students
2. Lexington Trails Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Soto • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
3. Mission Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students
4. Chisholm Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
5. Summit Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 591 Students
6. Pioneer Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner Edgerton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 558 Students
7. Wheatridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner Edgerton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 541 Students
8. Santa Fe Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 635 Students
9. Westridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 811 Students
10. Oregon Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 66061, KS
The top elementary schools in 66061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadow Lane Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
2. Clearwater Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
3. Mize Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Soto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
4. Manchester Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students
5. Forest View Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
6. Madison Place Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
7. Cedar Creek Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
8. Prairie Center Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
9. Ravenwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students
10. Gardner Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner Edgerton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 296 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 66061, KS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
66061, KS has a total population of 66,141 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 66061, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 66061, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 66061, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 66061, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 66061, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 66061, KS
How many schools are in 66061, KS?
66061, KS has 47 public schools: 9 high schools, 12 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 30,849 students in total.
How do schools in 66061 perform on state tests?
On average, 47 schools in 66061 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 66061 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 66061?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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