For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,168 students in Olathe, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Olathe, CO are Olathe Middle/high School, Olathe Elementary School and Olathe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olathe, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Olathe have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Olathe, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olathe Middle/high School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 Highway 50 Business Loop
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Gr: 6-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Olathe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 North 3rd Street
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7940
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Olathe Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
326 Highway 50
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 252-7950
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Olathe, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Olathe, CO include Olathe Middle/high School, Olathe Elementary School and Olathe Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Olathe?
3 public schools are located in Olathe.
What is the racial composition of students in Olathe?
Olathe public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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