Briarwood Elem

Briarwood Elementary serves 334 students in Olathe, Kansas, from prekindergarten through fifth grade. As a regular public school, it earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — ranking #35 out of 1,293 public schools statewide. That puts Briarwood in the top 3% of all Kansas public schools, a standing that makes it one of the strongest elementary options in the state.

The numbers behind the ranking are consistent. Academic performance scores 9.7 out of 10, and student growth scores 9.6 out of 10 — a pairing that signals both high achievement and sustained year-over-year progress. The student-teacher ratio of 13.4 to 1 supports that progress, giving teachers regular individual contact with students across the grade span.

Within Olathe itself, Briarwood ranks #2 of 53 public schools — second in a city with a large and competitive public school landscape. Families weighing elementary choices in the area will find the school's academic profile difficult to replicate at any grade level. For households in the Briarwood attendance zone, the combination of that local standing and a top-3% statewide rank tells a clear story about where the school sits relative to its competition.

The chronic absenteeism rate at Briarwood Elem is 36%, which is above the national average. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10% or more of school days) can affect classroom dynamics and pacing. Parents should ask about the school's attendance support programs and what resources are available to help families address barriers to consistent attendance.