For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,571 students in 66212, KS (there are 5 private schools, serving 621 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 66212, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 66212, KS are Pawnee Elementary School, Brookridge Elementary School and Shawnee Mission West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66212 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66212, KS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66212, KS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pawnee Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9501 W 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-4300
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Brookridge Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9920 Lowell
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-2400
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Shawnee Mission West High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8800 W 85th St
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-7800
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,618 students
66212, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10101 England
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-3800
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
9700 W 96th St
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-2600
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-2600
Grades: K-6
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 66212, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 66212, KS include Pawnee Elementary School, Brookridge Elementary School and Shawnee Mission West High School.
How many public schools are located in 66212?
3 public schools are located in 66212.
What percentage of students in 66212 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 66212 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66212?
66212 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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