Olathe Public Schools – Olathe, KS (66062)

School District · Olathe, KS

Olathe Public Schools

📍 Johnson County, KS · Zip Code 66062

8/10

Rating

30,000

Students

Schools

Pre-K – 12th

Grade Span

👍 Good Large suburban Kansas City district. One of the top in Kansas. Per-pupil spending: $10,000/year.

District Contact & InformationSource: NCES 2024–2025

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Grades Served

Pre-K – 12th

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District Phone

(913)780-7000

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District Website

www.olatheschools.org

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District Office

14160 Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66063

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District Type

Suburban

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Charter Status

Not applicable

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Assigned Schools for Zip 66062

Based on NCES district data · Always verify directly with the district

Schools in Olathe Public Schools52 schools · NCES 2024

🏫 Elementary Schools (36)

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

📚 Middle Schools (10)

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

🎓 High Schools (6)

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

Source: NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via Urban Institute. School assignment within a zip code depends on your exact address — confirm with the district.

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Washington Elementary School

Elementary School · Grades K–5

👥 ~714 students enrolled

Academic Rating8/10 — Good

District Statisticsvs. National Average

Metric	Olathe Public Schools	National Average	Comparison
Student Enrollment	30,000	3,700	↑ Larger than avg
Number of Schools	42	6	Varies by district
Per-Pupil Spending	$10,000/yr	$13,700/yr	↓ 27% below avg
District Type	Suburban	Public District	—
Overall Rating	8/10 — Good	—	Above average

🌏 District Map Boundary from U.S. Census TIGER

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Always verify before deciding: Contact Olathe Public Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment. Boundaries change annually and open enrollment may alter your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 66062?▼

Zip code 66062 is served by Olathe Public Schools in Olathe, KS (Johnson County). The district serves approximately 30,000 students across 42 schools and has an overall rating of 8/10 (Great).

What schools are in zip code 66062?▼

Zip code 66062 is served by Olathe Public Schools. The assigned elementary school is Washington Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 8/10), middle school is Lincoln Middle School (Grades 6-8, rating 7/10), and high school is Lincoln High School (Grades 9-12, rating 8/10).

Is Olathe Public Schools a good school district?▼

Olathe Public Schools has an overall rating of 8/10 (Great). Large suburban Kansas City district. One of the top in Kansas. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and spends approximately $10,000 per pupil annually.

How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 66062?▼

Contact Olathe Public Schools directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

What grades does Olathe Public Schools serve?▼

Olathe Public Schools serves students from Pre-K – 12th. The district operates schools at multiple levels to serve all students in zip code 66062. Contact the district directly to confirm grade configurations at specific schools.

How do I contact Olathe Public Schools?▼

You can reach Olathe Public Schools via phone: (913)780-7000 or website: www.olatheschools.org. The district office can help with school assignment questions, enrollment, registration, and general inquiries about programs and services in zip code 66062.

Is Olathe Public Schools a public school district?▼

Olathe Public Schools is classified as a suburban. Public school districts are funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars and are open to all students residing within district boundaries. Enrollment is generally free of charge, and students are assigned to schools based on home address. To confirm eligibility and enrollment requirements for zip code 66062, contact Olathe Public Schools directly.

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About Olathe Public Schools

Olathe Public Schools is the public school district that serves ZIP 66062 in Olathe, Kansas in Johnson County. A 8/10 rating places it in the upper range of Kansas districts on NCES funding and size data. The district operates 42 schools and serves roughly 30,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state), covering Pre-K – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.

Funding and Resources

According to NCES 2024–2025, Olathe Public Schools spends approximately $10,000 per student per year, placing it 13% below the Kansas state average of approximately $11,500 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.

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 8/10 Rating

With a rating of 8/10 (above average), Olathe Public Schools ranks among Kansas’s above average-rated school systems. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.

Olathe Public Schools earns an above-average rating, reflecting stronger-than-typical resource levels and stable enrollment trends for Kansas. Above-average districts generally offer solid program variety, adequate staffing, and a track record of organizational stability. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful 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.

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