For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 10,431 students in Olathe, KS. The top-ranked public high schools in Olathe, KS are Blue Valley Southwest High School, Olathe Northwest High School and Olathe North Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olathe, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Olathe have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Olathe, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blue Valley Southwest High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Olathe, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Valley Southwest High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17600 Quivira Road
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 624-2000
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 624-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Olathe Northwest High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21300 College Blvd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7150
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,958 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Olathe North Sr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Prairie St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7140
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7140
Gr: 9-12 | 2,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Olathe East Sr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14545 W 127th St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7120
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Olathe South Sr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1640 E 151st St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7160
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Olathe West High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 W Santa Fe St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7180
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
School For Deaf High School
Special Education School
450 East Park Street
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 210-8111
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 210-8111
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
300 E. Loula St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7880
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7880
Gr: 12 | 164 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Olathe, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14030 South Black Bob Rd
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7015
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7015
Gr: PK
1700 West Sheridan
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7410
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7410
Gr: PK
16740 West 175th Street
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-7266
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-7266
Gr: K-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
14090 S. Black Bob Road
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7388
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7388
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
15100 W 127th St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7270
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7270
Gr: 7-9 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
School For Deaf Junior High School (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
450 East Park Street
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 791-0513
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 791-0513
Gr: 7-8 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Olathe, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Olathe, KS include Blue Valley Southwest High School, Olathe Northwest High School and Olathe North Sr High School. Olathe has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public high schools are located in Olathe?
8 public high schools are located in Olathe.
What is the racial composition of students in Olathe?
Olathe public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Olathe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Olathe include: Olathe West High School vs. Olathe Northwest High School, Olathe North Sr High School vs. Olathe Northwest High School, Olathe East Sr High School vs. Olathe North Sr High School
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