For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 6,660 students in Olathe, KS. The top-ranked public middle schools in Olathe, KS are Woodland Spring Middle School, Prairie Trail Middle School and Chisholm Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olathe, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Olathe have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Olathe, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Spring Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17450 W 167th Street
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-8188
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-8188
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Trail Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21600 W 107th St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7280
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7280
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chisholm Trail Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16700 W. 159th Street
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7240
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mission Trail Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 N. Persimmon Drive
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7260
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7260
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
California Trail Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13775 W 133 Street
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7220
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7220
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Summit Trail Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22201 W 118th St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7200
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Frontier Trail Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15300 W 143rd Street
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7210
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7210
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Pioneer Trail Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15100 West 127th St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7270
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7270
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Oregon Trail Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W Dennis Ave
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7250
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7250
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Indian Trail Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1440 E 151st St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7230
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7230
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Santa Fe Trail Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Ridgeview Rd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7290
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7290
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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%
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 middle schools in Olathe, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Olathe, KS include Woodland Spring Middle School, Prairie Trail Middle School and Chisholm Trail Middle School. Olathe has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public middle schools are located in Olathe?
12 public middle schools are located in Olathe.
What is the racial composition of students in Olathe?
Olathe public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Olathe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Olathe include: Indian Trail Middle School vs. Frontier Trail Middle School, Mission Trail Middle School vs. Oregon Trail Middle School, Oregon Trail Middle School vs. Mission Trail Middle School
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