Best High Schools in Overland Park, KS

Overland Park, KS has 15 high schools with 17,717 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Overland Park score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Overland Park underperform expectations.

1. Blue Valley High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students

2. Shawnee Mission East High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students

3. Blue Valley North High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students

4. Blue Valley Northwest High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1344 Students

5. Blue Valley West High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1514 Students

6. Shawnee Mission South High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1586 Students

7. Blue Valley Southwest High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students

8. Spring Hill High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Spring Hill • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 983 Students

9. Olathe East Sr High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Olathe • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1903 Students

10. Shawnee Mission North High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1568 Students

Best Middle Schools in Overland Park, KS

Overland Park, KS has 16 middle schools with 9,990 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Overland Park score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Overland Park don't meet expectations.

1. Lakewood Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students

2. Indian Hills Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 850 Students

3. Harmony Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students

4. California Trail Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Olathe • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 592 Students

5. Leawood Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students

6. Overland Trail Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students

7. Prairie Star Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students

8. Oxford Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students

9. Aubry Bend Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students

10. Pleasant Ridge Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 608 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Overland Park, KS

Overland Park, KS has 49 elementary schools with 20,032 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Overland Park score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Overland Park meet expectations.

1. Prairie Creek Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Hill • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students

2. Morse Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students

3. Timber Creek Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 576 Students

4. Harmony Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students

5. Lakewood Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students

6. Regency Place Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Olathe • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students

7. Sunset Ridge Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students

8. Cottonwood Point Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students

9. Cedar Hills Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Blue Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 612 Students

10. Briarwood Elem

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 660 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Overland Park, KS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Overland Park, KS has a total population of 162,204 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Overland Park, KS

47,739

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

62%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Overland Park, KS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

20.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.46 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.46 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Overland Park, KS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Overland Park, KS.

ISP Report Card

A+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,188 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Overland Park, KS Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations