Top Rankings
Olathe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 36 public preschools serving 13,053 students in Olathe School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public pre schools in Kansas.
Public Preschools in Olathe School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
51 Schools
563 Schools
# Students
29,033 Students
176,607 Students
# Teachers
2,102 Teachers
12,614 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Olathe School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.54
# American Indian Students
92 Students
1,212 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,266 Students
3,690 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5,311 Students
34,509 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
20%
# Black Students
2,226 Students
11,205 Students
% Black Students
8%
6%
# White Students
18,546 Students
114,219 Students
% White Students
64%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
80 Students
397 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,512 Students
11,375 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
891
21,806
# Students in K Grade:
1,995
26,055
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,014
25,990
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,980
24,957
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,069
23,901
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,113
23,284
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,991
21,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,060
6,721
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,153
1,222
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,179
1,166
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,346
84
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,403
74
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,301
87
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,426
64
# Ungraded Students:
112
6
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,353 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,108 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$504 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$439 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,353
$16,113
Spending / Student
$15,108
$17,019
Best Olathe School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
21880 College Blvd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7550
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Regency Place Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13250 S Greenwood
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7620
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7620
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24001 W 97th Terr
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 780-7400
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 780-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11150 S Clare Rd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7360
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7360
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Briarwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14101 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7330
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #66.
Manchester Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9810 Prairie Creek Rd
Lenexa, KS 66220
(913) 780-7540
Lenexa, KS 66220
(913) 780-7540
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
Brougham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15500 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7350
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7350
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #88.
Arbor Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16150 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7300
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #99.
Madison Place Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16651 S. Warwick St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7520
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7520
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16025 S. Lindenwood Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7680
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7680
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Woodland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11601 S. Woodland Road
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7770
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7770
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #1212.
Clearwater Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
930 S Clearwater Creek Drive
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7360
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7360
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1313.
Bentwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13000 Bond St
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 780-7320
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 780-7320
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Black Bob Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14701 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7310
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7310
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Green Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14675 S Alden St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7450
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #1616.
Forest View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12567 S. Canyon Dr
Olathe, KS 66063
(913) 780-7440
Olathe, KS 66063
(913) 780-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1717.
Ravenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12211 S. Clinton St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7640
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7640
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1818.
Scarborough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 S Lindenwood Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7670
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7670
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Millbrooke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11751 S Sunnybrook Blvd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7560
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7560
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12235 Rosehill Rd
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 780-7590
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 780-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #2121.
Prairie Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
629 N Persimmon Dr
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7610
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7610
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #2222.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11800 S Pflumm Road
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7710
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #2323.
Westview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Troost St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7750
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7750
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Heatherstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13745 W 123rd St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7480
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7480
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Tomahawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13820 Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7690
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7690
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #2626.
Mahaffie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 N Nelson Rd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7530
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7530
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Countryside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15800 W 124th Terr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7390
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Heritage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 E Pawnee Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7490
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7490
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #2929.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 N Marion St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7430
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7430
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #3030.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 E Cedar St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7370
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7370
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #3131.
Havencroft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 E Sheridan St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7470
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7470
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #3232.
Indian Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15800 W Indian Creek Pkwy
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7510
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7510
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #3333.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E Elm St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7630
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7630
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #3434.
Northview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 N Woodland Rd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7570
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7570
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #3535.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1202 N Ridgeview Rd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7730
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7730
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
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