For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,132 students in the neighborhood of Deer Creek, Leawood, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Deer Creek are Overland Trail Elementary School and Overland Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Deer Creek, Leawood, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Deer Creek, Leawood, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Overland Trail Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6201 W. 133rd St.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-5400
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deer Creek, Leawood, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deer Creek, Leawood, KS include Overland Trail Elementary School and Overland Trail Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Creek, Leawood?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Creek, Leawood.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Deer Creek, Leawood?
the neighborhood of Deer Creek, Leawood public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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