Total enrollment
93,598
-3,193 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
Johnson County
Kansas · Public K-12
Johnson County, Kansas reports 168 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 620,631, with a mix of 112 elementary, 32 middle, and 24 high.
7-year change in Johnson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
168
+10 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 70%
% Hispanic
16%
was 13%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
6%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
620,631
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
168
7 districts
Enrollment
93,598
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$109,208
Above Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
26.7%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
112
44,326 students
Middle
32
19,407 students
High
24
29,865 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Olathe
28,194 students · 7 districts in Johnson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Johnson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
57.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
39
23.5% under 18
Test scores in Johnson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 162 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Westwood View Elem· 90.8%
- Mission Trail Elementary· 86.1%
- Highlands Elem· 84.5%
- Corinth Elem· 83.4%
- Aspen Grove Elementary· 82.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Washington Elem· 21.1%
- Shawanoe Elem· 25.9%
- Rolling Ridge Elem· 31.9%
- Apache Elem· 33.9%
- Shawnee Mission West High· 34.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 394 | · |
| Lexington Trails Middle School | De Soto | Middle | 06-08 | 393 | · |
| Overland Park Elem | Overland Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 391 | · |
| Sunflower Elem | Lenexa | Elementary | PK-06 | 390 | · |
| Washington Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 385 | · |
| Mission Trail Elementary | Leawood | Elementary | KG-05 | 384 | · |
| Broken Arrow Elem | Shawnee | Elementary | PK-06 | 382 | · |
| Madison Place Elementary | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 382 | · |
| Belmont Elementary School | Shawnee | Elementary | PK-05 | 381 | · |
| Grand Star Elementary | Gardner | Elementary | PK-04 | 380 | · |
| Crestview Elem | Merriam | Elementary | PK-06 | 374 | · |
| Pawnee Elem | Overland Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 374 | · |
| Prairie Star Elementary | Leawood | Elementary | KG-05 | 371 | · |
| Cedar Creek Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 370 | · |
| Comanche Elem | Overland Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 369 | · |
| Millbrooke Elementary | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 369 | · |
| Arbor Creek Elementary | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 367 | · |
| Bentwood Elem | Overland Park | Elementary | PK-05 | 366 | · |
| Rolling Ridge Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 366 | · |
| Nike Elementary | Gardner | Elementary | PK-04 | 365 | · |
| Black Bob Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 362 | · |
| Prairie Center Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 360 | · |
| Tomahawk Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 359 | · |
| Cottonwood Point Elementary | Overland Park | Elementary | KG-05 | 352 | · |
| Horizon Elementary | Shawnee | Elementary | PK-05 | 351 | · |
| Roesland Elem | Roeland Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 350 | · |
| Countryside Elementary | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 349 | · |
| Indian Creek Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 349 | · |
| Meadow Lane Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 349 | · |
| Heatherstone Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 346 | · |
| Highlands Elem | Mission | Elementary | PK-06 | 345 | · |
| Morse Elementary | Overland Park | Elementary | KG-05 | 338 | · |
| Rushton Elem | Mission | Elementary | PK-06 | 336 | · |
| Wolf Creek Elementary School | Spring Hill | Elementary | PK-05 | 336 | · |
| Heritage Elementary | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 335 | · |
| Woodland Spring Middle School | Olathe | Middle | 06-08 | 333 | · |
| Westwood View Elem | Westwood | Elementary | PK-06 | 321 | · |
| Moonlight Elementary School | Gardner | Elementary | PK-04 | 320 | · |
| Sunnyside Elementary School | Olathe | Elementary | KG-05 | 316 | · |
| Briarwood Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 315 | · |
| Santa Fe Trail Elem | Overland Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 310 | · |
| Scarborough Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 307 | · |
| Woodland Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 305 | · |
| Gardner Elem | Gardner | Elementary | PK-04 | 304 | · |
| Pleasant Ridge Elem | Overland Park | Elementary | PK-05 | 304 | · |
| Blue Valley Virtual Program | Overland Park | High | 09-12 | 302 | · |
| Brougham Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 298 | · |
| Forest Spring Middle School | Spring Hill | Middle | 06-08 | 296 | · |
| Sunflower Elementary | Gardner | Elementary | PK-04 | 293 | · |
| Lenexa Hills Elementary | Lenexa | Elementary | PK-06 | 292 | · |
| Dayton Creek Elementary School | Spring Hill | Elementary | PK-05 | 291 | · |
| East Antioch Elem | Overland Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 282 | · |
| Tomahawk Elem | Overland Park | Elementary | PK-06 | 277 | · |
| Havencroft Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 271 | · |
| Stilwell Elementary | Stilwell | Elementary | KG-05 | 266 | · |
| Ridgeview Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 260 | · |
| Central Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 254 | · |
| Fairview Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 244 | · |
| Green Springs Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 235 | · |
| Northview Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 218 | · |
| Step Up Virtual | Olathe | High | 12-12 | 164 | · |
| Westview Elem | Olathe | Elementary | PK-05 | 164 | · |
| Aspen Grove Elementary | Overland Park | Elementary | KG-05 | 163 | · |
| Edgerton Elem | Edgerton | Elementary | PK-04 | 133 | · |
| School for Deaf High | Olathe | High | 07-12 | 62 | · |
| School for Deaf Elementary | Olathe | Elementary | PK-06 | 56 | · |
| Project Finish | Shawnee Mission | High | 12-12 | 28 | · |
| Virtual Education Program | De Soto | High | 09-12 | 26 | · |
Cities in Johnson County
About Johnson County
Johnson County is an expansive county of about 620,631 residents in Kansas. Its public-school system serves approximately 93,598 students across 168 schools.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $109,208 a year, about 58% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 3%. That income level is 65% higher than the Kansas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Johnson County is built around 112 elementary schools (44,326 students), 32 middle schools (19,407), and 24 high schools (29,865).
Olathe is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 28,194 students across Johnson County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 93,598 students, fell 3% from the 96,791 reported in SY 2017-18. Johnson County now counts 168 public schools, up from 158 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 70% to 65% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Johnson County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data