For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,041 students in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in North Ridge are Washington Elementary School and Santa Fe Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1202 N Ridgeview Rd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7730
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7730
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
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 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe, KS include Washington Elementary School and Santa Fe Trail Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe?
the neighborhood of North Ridge, Olathe public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Do We Still Need Libraries in Public Schools in 2026
An updated look at the role of public school libraries in 2026, their impact on literacy, equity, and digital learning, and why they remain essential today.
The History of Public Schools in the United States
Explore the history of public schools in the U.S., from colonial roots to 2026 reforms shaping equity, funding, and classroom innovation.
Special-Program Registration Deadlines Explained
Learn what to know about special-program registration deadlines for magnet, CTE, and dual-enrollment options in public schools.