For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,740 students in Leawood, KS (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,371 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Leawood, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%). Leawood has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
The top ranked public schools in Leawood, KS are Mission Trail Elementary School, Brookwood Elementary School and Corinth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leawood, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Leawood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Leawood, KS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mission Trail Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13200 Mission Road
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-6700
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3411 W. 103rd Street
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2500
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8301 Mission Road
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2900
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
Leawood Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2400 W. 123rd St.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-6600
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-6600
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Overland Trail Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6225 W. 133rd St.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-7000
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Park Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12301 Lamar Ave.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-7600
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-7600
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
Blue Valley North High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12200 Lamar Ave.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-3000
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,531 students
Rank: #88.
Overland Trail Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6201 W. 133rd St.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-5400
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #99.
Leawood Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2410 W. 123rd St.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-5300
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Leawood, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8500 Mission Rd
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-0800
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-0800
Grades: 7-8
| 444 students
2700 Somerset Dr
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-5200
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-5200
Grades: K-6
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leawood, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Leawood, KS include Mission Trail Elementary School, Brookwood Elementary School and Corinth Elementary School. Leawood has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public schools are located in Leawood, KS?
9 public schools are located in Leawood, KS.
What percentage of students in Leawood, KS go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Leawood, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leawood, KS?
Leawood, KS public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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