For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,041 students in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Ridge are Washington Elementary School and Santa Fe Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary 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
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Fe Trail Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Ridgeview Rd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7290
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7290
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe, KS include Washington Elementary School and Santa Fe Trail Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe?
the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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