For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,121 students in Shawnee, KS. The top-ranked public middle schools in Shawnee, KS are Monticello Trails Middle School, Trailridge Middle School and Hocker Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawnee, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Shawnee have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shawnee, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello Trails Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Monticello Rd
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-1100
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Trailridge Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Quivira Rd
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-1000
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-1000
Gr: 7-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Hocker Grove Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10400 Johnson Dr
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-0200
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-0200
Gr: 7-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Shawnee, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8715 W 49th Terr
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5300
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5300
Gr: K-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
7101 Switzer
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5700
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5700
Gr: K-6 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Shawnee, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shawnee, KS include Monticello Trails Middle School, Trailridge Middle School and Hocker Grove Middle School. Shawnee has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public middle schools are located in Shawnee?
3 public middle schools are located in Shawnee.
What is the racial composition of students in Shawnee?
Shawnee public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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