- Manchester Park Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 616 students
- Clearwater Creek Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 522 students
- Canyon Creek Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 459 students
- Mahaffie Elem — Grades PK–5 · 449 students
- Regency Place Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 435 students
- Forest View Elem — Grades PK–5 · 419 students
- Ravenwood Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 418 students
- Walnut Grove Elem — Grades PK–5 · 394 students
- Washington Elem — Grades PK–5 · 385 students
- Madison Place Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 382 students
- Cedar Creek Elem — Grades PK–5 · 370 students
- Millbrooke Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 369 students
- Arbor Creek Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 367 students
- Rolling Ridge Elem — Grades PK–5 · 366 students
- Bentwood Elem — Grades PK–5 · 366 students
- Black Bob Elem — Grades PK–5 · 362 students
- Prairie Center Elem — Grades PK–5 · 360 students
- Tomahawk Elem — Grades PK–5 · 359 students
- Meadow Lane Elem — Grades PK–5 · 349 students
- Indian Creek Elem — Grades PK–5 · 349 students
- Countryside Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 349 students
- Heatherstone Elem — Grades PK–5 · 346 students
- Heritage Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 335 students
- Sunnyside Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 316 students
- Briarwood Elem — Grades PK–5 · 315 students
- + 11 more elementary schools
- Prairie Trail Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 709 students
- Frontier Trail Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 693 students
- Mission Trail Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 680 students
- Oregon Trail Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 632 students
- Santa Fe Trail Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 623 students
- Pioneer Trail Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 617 students
- California Trail Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 584 students
- Indian Trail Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 582 students
- Summit Trail Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 576 students
- Chisholm Trail Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 569 students
- Olathe North Sr High — Grades 9–12 · 2,011 students
- Olathe Northwest High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,958 students
- Olathe East Sr High — Grades 9–12 · 1,844 students
- Olathe South Sr High — Grades 9–12 · 1,778 students
- Olathe West High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,557 students
- Step Up Virtual — Grades 12–12 · 164 students
| Metric | Olathe Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 30,000 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 51 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,000/yr | $13,700/yr | ↓ 27% below avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 9/10 — Excellent | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe Public Schools (this district) | 9/10 | 85th | 30,000 |
| Blue Valley School District | 10/10 | 97th | 23,000 |
| Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 | 9/10 | 82nd | 8,000 |
| Topeka Public Schools | 1/10 | 6th | 14,000 |
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Ranked against 283 rated districts in KS → 85th percentile → 9/10.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts, 2021–22 school year. Full methodology →
About Olathe Public Schools
Families in zip code 66062 (Olathe, Kansas) are assigned to Olathe Public Schools for public education through 12th. This overview covers the district’s funding levels, scale, rating, and what to expect from the enrollment process if you’re moving to or within this zip code.
Funding and Resources
Olathe Public Schools spent $13,926 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), 39% above Kansas’s statewide $10,000 estimate. Of the district’s 2019 graduating cohort of 2,326 students, an estimated 92% earned a diploma within four years (EDFacts adjusted cohort graduation rate).
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 42 schools serving grades Pre-K – 12th, Olathe Public Schools qualifies as a very large district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 30,000 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 9/10 Rating
With a rating of 9/10 (excellent), Olathe Public Schools ranks among Kansas’s top-tier-rated school systems. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection (2021–22 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Kansas is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Olathe Public Schools earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Kansas. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 66062
Children in zip code 66062 are assigned to Olathe Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 66062, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Olathe Public Schools at (913)780-7000 or visit www.olatheschools.org. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Kansas districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Olathe
For families considering a purchase in the Olathe area, district assignment matters financially. Because Olathe Public Schools serves zip code 66062, homes in and around zip code 66062 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Kansas, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Olathe Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 66062.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Olathe Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 66062 data.