For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,650 students in Shawnee, KS (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,617 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Shawnee, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%). Shawnee has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
The top ranked public schools in Shawnee, KS are Clear Creek Elementary School, Ray Marsh Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawnee, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Shawnee have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shawnee, KS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5815 Monticello Rd
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-8700
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Ray Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5642 Rosehill
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-3400
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22405 Clear Creek Parkway
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 667-1800
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 667-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5805 Belmont Dr
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 667-1810
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 667-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21550 West 47th Street
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 441-0808
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 441-0808
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bluejacket-flint
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11615 W 49th Ter
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-2000
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 387 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Broken Arrow Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5901 Alden
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-2300
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Rank: #88.
Monticello Trails Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Monticello Rd
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-1100
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #99.
Rhein Benninghoven Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6720 Caenen
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-1900
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #1010.
Mill Valley High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5900 Monticello Road
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-4351
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-4351
Grades: 9-12
| 1,317 students
Rank: #1111.
Merriam Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6100 Mastin
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-3600
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-3600
Grades: PK-6
| 432 students
Rank: #1212.
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12701 W 67th Street
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-7200
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,665 students
Rank: #1313.
Trailridge Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Quivira Rd
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-1000
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-1000
Grades: 7-8
| 749 students
Rank: #1414.
Nieman Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10917 W 67th St
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-4000
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #1515.
Hocker Grove Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10400 Johnson Drive
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-0200
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-0200
Grades: 7-8
| 766 students
Shawnee, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8715 W 49th Terr
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5300
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5300
Grades: K-6
| 209 students
7101 Switzer
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5700
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5700
Grades: K-6
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shawnee, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Shawnee, KS include Clear Creek Elementary School, Ray Marsh Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School. Shawnee has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public schools are located in Shawnee, KS?
15 public schools are located in Shawnee, KS.
What percentage of students in Shawnee, KS go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Shawnee, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shawnee, KS?
Shawnee, KS public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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