For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 972 students in Olathe, CO.
The top ranked public schools in Olathe, CO are Olathe Middle/high School and Olathe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olathe, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Olathe have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Olathe, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olathe Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Highway 50 Business Loop
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Olathe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 North 3rd Street
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Olathe, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
326 Highway 50
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Olathe, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Olathe, CO include Olathe Middle/high School and Olathe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Olathe?
2 public schools are located in Olathe.
What is the racial composition of students in Olathe?
Olathe public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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