For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 824 students in the neighborhood of Mission Prairie, Overland Park, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Mission Prairie are Prairie Star Elementary School and Prairie Star Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mission Prairie, Overland Park, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mission Prairie, Overland Park, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Star Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3800 W. 143rd St.
Overland Park, KS 66224
(913) 239-7100
Overland Park, KS 66224
(913) 239-7100
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Star Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14201 Mission Road
Overland Park, KS 66224
(913) 239-5600
Overland Park, KS 66224
(913) 239-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mission Prairie, Overland Park, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mission Prairie, Overland Park, KS include Prairie Star Elementary School and Prairie Star Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mission Prairie, Overland Park?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mission Prairie, Overland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mission Prairie, Overland Park?
the neighborhood of Mission Prairie, Overland Park public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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