Best Olathe Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 923 students in Olathe, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Olathe, CO are Olathe Middle/high School and Olathe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olathe, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Olathe have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Olathe, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olathe Middle/high School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Highway 50 Business Loop
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Gr: 6-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Olathe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
326 North 3rd Street
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Olathe, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Olathe, CO include Olathe Middle/high School and Olathe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Olathe?
2 public elementary schools are located in Olathe.
What is the racial composition of students in Olathe?
Olathe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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