Best Schools in Johnson County, KS
Johnson County, KS has 203 public schools (23 high, 34 middle, 134 elementary) serving 107,657 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Johnson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Johnson County, KS
The top high schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Valley Southwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students
2. Blue Valley West High
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1514 Students
3. Blue Valley Northwest High
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1344 Students
4. Blue Valley High
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
5. Blue Valley North High
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students
6. Mill Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Soto • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1355 Students
7. Shawnee Mission East High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students
8. Olathe Northwest High School
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Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1952 Students
9. Eudora High School
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Projected Test Scores
Eudora • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 541 Students
10. Spring Hill High School
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Projected Test Scores
Spring Hill • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 983 Students
Best Middle Schools in Johnson County, KS
The top middle schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aubry Bend Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
2. Prairie Star Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students
3. Leawood Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students
4. Lakewood Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students
5. Indian Hills Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 850 Students
6. Pleasant Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 608 Students
7. Prairie Trail Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students
8. Oxford Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students
9. Lexington Trails Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
De Soto • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
10. Harmony Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Johnson County, KS
The top elementary schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westwood View Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 308 Students
2. Ascension School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 587 Students
3. Mission Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
4. Highlands Elem
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Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 373 Students
5. Timber Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
6. Trailwood Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 444 Students
7. Canyon Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olathe • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 436 Students
8. Prairie Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 449 Students
9. Corinth Elem
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Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 564 Students
10. Good Shepherd School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Good Shepherd School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 345 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Johnson County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Johnson County, KS has a total population of 609,863 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Johnson County, 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 Johnson County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Johnson County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Johnson County, 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 Johnson County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Johnson County, KS
How many schools are in Johnson County, KS?
Johnson County, KS has 203 public schools: 23 high schools, 34 middle schools and 134 elementary schools, serving 107,657 students in total.
How do schools in Johnson County perform on state tests?
On average, 203 schools in Johnson County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Johnson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Johnson County?
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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Cities, towns and school districts in Johnson County
10 places in Johnson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Olathe (53)
- Shawnee Mission (43)
- Overland Park (29)
- Gardner (10)
- Shawnee (8)
- Leawood (5)
- Lenexa (4)
- Spring Hill (4)
- Stilwell (2)
- Edgerton (1)
School districts (7)
- Olathe (51 schools)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (44 schools)
- Blue Valley (35 schools)
- De Soto (12 schools)
- Gardner Edgerton (11 schools)
- Spring Hill (10 schools)
- Girard (3 schools)