Best Olathe Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 10,431 students in Olathe, KS. The top-ranked public high schools in Olathe, KS are Blue Valley Southwest High School, Olathe Northwest High School and Olathe North Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olathe, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Olathe have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public high schools.
Olathe, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blue Valley Southwest High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Olathe, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Valley Southwest High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17600 Quivira Road
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 624-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Olathe Northwest High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21300 College Blvd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,958 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Olathe North Sr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Prairie St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7140
Gr: 9-12 | 2,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Olathe East Sr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14545 W 127th St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Olathe South Sr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 E 151st St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Olathe West High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 W Santa Fe St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
School For Deaf High School
Special Education School
450 East Park Street
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 210-8111
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Step Up Virtual
300 E. Loula St
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7880
Gr: 12 | 164 students Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Olathe, KS?
How many public high schools are located in Olathe?
8 public high schools are located in Olathe.
What is the racial composition of students in Olathe?
Olathe public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Olathe are often viewed compared to one another?

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