Top Rankings
De Soto School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,067 students in De Soto School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in De Soto School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 33% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in De Soto School District are Horizon Elementary School, Clear Creek Elementary School and Mize Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. De Soto School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kansas.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
7,067 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
532 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
De Soto School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 286 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
31%
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
23%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
78%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,465 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,264 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,465
$16,295
Spending / Student
$17,264
$17,212
Best De Soto School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7210 Chouteau
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 667-3535
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 667-3535
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5815 Monticello Rd
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-8700
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Mize Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7301 Mize Road
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 441-0880
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 441-0880
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22405 Clear Creek Parkway
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 667-1800
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 667-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21550 West 47th Street
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 441-0808
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 441-0808
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Lexington Trails Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8800 Penner Avenue
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6260
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6260
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Monticello Trails Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Monticello Rd
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-1100
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8001 Mize Boulevard
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 667-3512
Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 667-3512
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mill Valley High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5900 Monticello Road
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-4351
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-4351
Gr: 9-12 | 1,432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
De Soto High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35000 W 91st Street
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6250
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Starside Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35400 W 91st
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6270
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
35200 West 91st Street
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6200
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to De Soto School District?
De Soto School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,067 students.
What is the rank of De Soto School District?
De Soto School District is ranked #15 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto School District?
78% of De Soto School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of De Soto School District?
De Soto School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is De Soto School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,264 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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