For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,323 students in 66214, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 367 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 66214, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 66214, KS are Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School, Apache Elementary School and Westridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66214 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66214, KS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66214, KS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10000 Nieman
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-4100
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Apache Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8910 Goddard
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-1600
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Westridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Nieman Rd
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-1200
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-1200
Grades: 7-8
| 811 students
Rank: #44.
Shawanoe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11230 W 75th
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-5100
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 483 students
66214, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10000 Nieman Road
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-4100
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-4100
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 66214, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 66214, KS include Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School, Apache Elementary School and Westridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 66214?
4 public schools are located in 66214.
What percentage of students in 66214 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 66214 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66214?
66214 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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