Elementary Schools in De Soto

Summary:

The De Soto school district in Kansas is home to 7 high-performing elementary schools that serve students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with several standout institutions leading the way.

At the top of the district are Clear Creek Elementary and Prairie Ridge Elementary School, both of which have earned 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and rank in the top 25-42 schools statewide. These schools excel across subject areas, with particularly strong performance in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Other top-performing schools in the district include Mize Elementary School, which also maintains a 5-star rating.

While the district as a whole demonstrates a high level of academic achievement, there are some equity concerns. Starside Elementary stands out as an underperforming outlier, with lower proficiency rates and a 2-star rating. This suggests the district should continue to examine ways to support its lower-performing schools and ensure all students have access to a quality education. Overall, the De Soto elementary schools provide a strong foundation for students, with several standout institutions leading the way.

District Detail

35200 W. 91st Street
De Soto, KS 66018

(913) 667-6200

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 7,067

Primary Schools: 7
Middle Schools: 3
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clear Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5815 Monticello Rd	Shawnee	66226	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 422-8700	461	35	13.1	10.4%	390 (84.6%)	27 (5.9%)	15 (3.3%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.0%)	88.9	41^st of 656 public elementary schools	93.8%		93	21^st of 653 public elementary schools	96.8%	20	72.3	81.3	78.3	77.0	51.5	78.8	63.9	63.7	71.1	71.1	$12,246	$969	$11,278
Starside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	35400 W 91St	De Soto	66018	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 667-6270	428	39	10.9	52.1%	239 (55.8%)	8 (1.9%)	161 (37.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	47.3	353^rd of 656 public elementary schools	46.2%		38.6	425^th of 653 public elementary schools	34.9%	72	56.4	49.3	39.7	48.8	35.4	53.5	42.6	43.4	35.3	35.3	$15,006	$1,519	$13,487
Riverview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21550 West 47th Street	Shawnee	66226	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 441-0808	441	36	12.1	14.3%	338 (76.6%)	22 (5.0%)	32 (7.3%)	21 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.1%)	85.2	73^rd of 656 public elementary schools	88.9%		77.7	114^th of 653 public elementary schools	82.5%	41	82.7	70.2	68.8	73.6	72.4	59.5	55.0	62.1	57.5	57.5	$12,416	$1,060	$11,355
Mize Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7301 Mize Road	Shawnee	66227	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 441-0880	474	39	12.1	13.3%	378 (79.7%)	29 (6.1%)	27 (5.7%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (7.0%)	90.4	30^th of 656 public elementary schools	95.4%		90.9	36^th of 653 public elementary schools	94.5%	6	77.9	71.7	68.7	72.6	75.3	70.7	66.3	70.6	65.1	65.1	$14,168	$1,182	$12,986
Prairie Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	22405 Clear Creek Parkway	Shawnee	66226	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 667-1800	431	34	12.6	7.4%	371 (86.1%)	12 (2.8%)	16 (3.7%)	12 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.9%)	92.8	19^th of 656 public elementary schools	97.1%		92.8	23^rd of 653 public elementary schools	96.5%	4	79.4	64.7	84.1	76.6	75.0	65.2	75.6	72.1	80.5	80.5	$13,487	$1,102	$12,386
Horizon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7210 Chouteau	Shawnee	66227	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 667-3535	351	30	11.8	20.2%	279 (79.5%)	22 (6.3%)	12 (3.4%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.3%)	86.7	60^th of 656 public elementary schools	90.9%		86.4	67^th of 653 public elementary schools	89.7%	7	80.9	74.6	62.8	72.0	61.9	67.8	66.7	65.5	59.0	59.0	$14,632	$1,302	$13,330
Belmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5805 Belmont Dr	Shawnee	66226	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 667-1810	381	31	12.2	23.4%	268 (70.3%)	22 (5.8%)	40 (10.5%)	13 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.4%)	75.7	132^nd of 656 public elementary schools	79.9%		83.5	82^nd of 653 public elementary schools	87.4%	50	63.8	60.8	61.0	61.8	63.8	60.3	53.3	59.2	51.7	51.7	$13,773	$1,477	$12,295

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Basehor-Linwood	5.43 mi	7	31^st
Eudora	5.67 mi	5	43^rd
Olathe	6.68 mi	52	48^th
Bonner Springs	8.11 mi	5	200^th
Gardner Edgerton	9.21 mi	11	107^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Elementary Schools in De Soto

District Detail

Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Mize Elementary School

Clear Creek Elementary

Horizon Elementary

Riverview Elementary

Belmont Elementary School

Starside Elementary

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