For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,297 students in 66214, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 401 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 66214, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 66214, KS are Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School, Apache Elementary School and Westridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66214 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66214, KS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66214, KS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10000 Nieman Rd
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-4100
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8910 Goddard
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-1600
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Westridge Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Nieman Rd
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-1200
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-1200
Gr: 7-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Shawanoe Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11230 W 75th
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-5100
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 66214, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in 66214, KS include Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School, Apache Elementary School and Westridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 66214?
4 public schools are located in 66214.
What percentage of students in 66214 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 66214 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66214?
66214 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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