Best Elmhurst Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,662 students in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park, KS.
The top-ranked public school in Elmhurst is Shawnee Mission West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Mission West High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8800 W 85th St
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park, KS include Shawnee Mission West High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park?
the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Overland Park public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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