Shawnee Mission School District

The Shawnee Mission School District encompasses 72 square miles in suburban Johnson County. Our 33 elementary schools (grades K-6), five middle schools (grades 7-8), and five high schools (grades 9-12) serve more than 27,000 students living in Fairway, Lake Quivira, Leawood, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission, Mission Hills, Mission Woods, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Roeland Park, Shawnee, Westwood, and Westwood Hills.

The Shawnee Mission School District has a national reputation for educational excellence, which is fostered by the community's dedication to its local schools. Shawnee Mission students consistently score above state and national peers on standardized tests, and more than 90 percent of district graduates make plans to continue their education.