For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 238 students in the neighborhood of Shawnee Heights, Kansas City, KS.
The top-ranked public school in Shawnee Heights is Noble Prentis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shawnee Heights, Kansas City, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Shawnee Heights, Kansas City, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Noble Prentis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2337 S 14th Street
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913) 627-5250
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913) 627-5250
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shawnee Heights, Kansas City, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shawnee Heights, Kansas City, KS include Noble Prentis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shawnee Heights City?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shawnee Heights City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shawnee Heights City?
the neighborhood of Shawnee Heights City public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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