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18 schools in Shawnee

Kansas · Public K-12

Shawnee sits inside Kansas and runs 18 public K-12 schools, serving about 10,830 students between them, an average of 602 per campus.

7-year change in Shawnee

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,830
+5,943 (+122%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
18
+10 (+125%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
18%
was 5%
% Black
8%
was 3%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Belmont Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05381
Bluejacket-FlintElementaryPK-06395
Broken Arrow ElemElementaryPK-06382
Clear Creek ElemElementaryPK-05461
Hocker Grove MiddleMiddle07-08714
Horizon ElementaryElementaryPK-05351
Mill Creek ElemElementaryPK-06495
Mill Valley High SchoolHigh09-121,432
Mize Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05474
Monticello Trails Middle SchoolMiddle06-08655
Nieman ElemElementaryPK-06456
Prairie Ridge Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05431
Ray Marsh ElemElementaryPK-06458
Rhein Benninghoven ElemElementaryPK-06423
Riverview ElementaryElementaryPK-05441
Shawanoe ElemElementaryPK-06530
Shawnee Mission Northwest HighHigh09-121,599
Trailridge MiddleMiddle07-08752

About Shawnee

Across Shawnee, Kansas, 18 public schools enrolls about 10,830 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in Shawnee average about 602 students each, 70% noticeably above the Kansas norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 122%: 4,887 students in SY 2017-18 versus 10,830 in SY 2024-25. Shawnee now counts 18 public schools, up from 8 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 5% to 18%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Shawnee discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Shawnee, Kansas?
There are 18 public K-12 schools in Shawnee, with a combined enrollment of about 10,830.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Shawnee?
Shawnee has 13 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Shawnee?
Shawnee Mission Northwest High is the largest public school in Shawnee by enrollment, with approximately 1,599 students.
What school districts serve Shawnee?
Shawnee is served by 2 public school districts, including De Soto, Shawnee Mission Pub Sch.
What grade levels do public schools in Shawnee cover?
Public schools in Shawnee serve students from pre-K through grade 12.