For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,025 students in Shawnee, KS. The top ranked public elementary schools in Shawnee, KS are Clear Creek Elementary School, Ray Marsh Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawnee, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shawnee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Shawnee, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5815 Monticello Rd
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-8700
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Ray Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5642 Rosehill Rd
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-3400
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22405 Clear Creek Parkway
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 667-1800
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 667-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5805 Belmont Dr
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 667-1810
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 667-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21550 West 47th Street
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 441-0808
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 441-0808
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11615 W 49th Ter
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-2000
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 407 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Broken Arrow Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5901 Alden
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-2300
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 364 students
Rank: #88.
Monticello Trails Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Monticello Rd
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-1100
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 684 students
Rank: #99.
Rhein Benninghoven Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6720 Caenen St
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-1900
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #1010.
Merriam Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6100 Mastin St
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-3600
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-3600
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #1111.
Nieman Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10917 W 67th St
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-4000
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 442 students
Shawnee, Kansas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8715 W 49th Terr
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5300
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5300
Grades: K-6
| 209 students
7101 Switzer
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5700
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-5700
Grades: K-6
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shawnee, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shawnee, KS include Clear Creek Elementary School, Ray Marsh Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School. Shawnee has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shawnee?
11 public elementary schools are located in Shawnee.
What is the racial composition of students in Shawnee?
Shawnee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Shawnee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Shawnee include: Nieman Elementary School vs. Merriam Park Elementary School, Belmont Elementary School vs. Clear Creek Elementary School, Prairie Ridge Elementary School vs. Clear Creek Elementary School
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