For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,642 students in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park, KS.
The top ranked public school in Elmhurst is Shawnee Mission West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Mission West High School
Magnet 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
| 1,640 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park, KS?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park, KS include Shawnee Mission West High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park?
the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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