For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,052 students in Leawood, KS. The top ranked public middle schools in Leawood, KS are Overland Trail Middle School and Leawood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leawood, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Leawood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Leawood, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Overland Trail Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6201 W. 133rd St.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-5400
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Leawood Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2410 W. 123rd St.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-5300
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Leawood, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8500 Mission Rd
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-0800
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-0800
Grades: 7-8
| 444 students
2700 Somerset Dr
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-5200
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-5200
Grades: K-6
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Leawood, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Leawood, KS include Overland Trail Middle School and Leawood Middle School. Leawood has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public middle schools are located in Leawood?
2 public middle schools are located in Leawood.
What is the racial composition of students in Leawood?
Leawood public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Leawood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Leawood include: Leawood Middle School vs. Overland Trail Middle School, Overland Trail Middle School vs. Leawood Middle School
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