For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,418 students in Prairie Village, KS (there are 4 private schools, serving 977 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Prairie Village, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Prairie Village, KS are Prairie Elementary School, Belinder Elementary School and Shawnee Mission East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prairie Village, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Prairie Village have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Prairie Village, KS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6642 Mission Road
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-4400
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Belinder Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7230 Belinder Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-1800
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Shawnee Mission East High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-6600
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,676 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Hills Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6400 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-0400
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-0400
Grades: 7-8
| 880 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Prairie Village, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Prairie Village, KS include Prairie Elementary School, Belinder Elementary School and Shawnee Mission East High School.
How many public schools are located in Prairie Village, KS?
4 public schools are located in Prairie Village, KS.
What percentage of students in Prairie Village, KS go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Prairie Village, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie Village, KS?
Prairie Village, KS public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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