Best 66226 Kansas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,801 students in 66226, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in 66226, KS are Clear Creek Elementary School, Prairie Ridge Elementary School and Belmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66226 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66226, KS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best 66226, KS Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5815 Monticello Rd
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22405 Clear Creek Parkway
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 667-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5805 Belmont Dr
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 667-1810
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21550 West 47th Street
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 441-0808
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Monticello Trails Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6100 Monticello Rd
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Mill Valley High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5900 Monticello Road
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-4351
Gr: 9-12 | 1,432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 66226, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in 66226, KS include Clear Creek Elementary School, Prairie Ridge Elementary School and Belmont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 66226?
6 public schools are located in 66226.
What is the racial composition of students in 66226?
66226 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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