2025 Compare Cities Education:
Olathe, KS vs Prairie Village, KS

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- Prairie Village spends 0.0% less per student than Olathe.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Prairie Village than in Olathe. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Prairie Village had 4.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Olathe
 Olathe, KSPrairie Village, KSUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,913$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,650  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,166$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4994573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for Olathe    15 Reviews

I've lived in Olathe for 12 years. Olathe is a quiet bedroom community with great schools. 21st Century program provides many career path choices at the high school  More

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Over 7 years ago

I'm just going to give it right to ya! Olathe is closer of a normal mid-class neighborhood than say; Overland Park$$$. And if you like hoe-down country style, go South  More

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Lived in Olathe since about 1980. I can say Olathe is a great place to make a living, live life etc. It's one of those places that the UPS driver can leave a package  More

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Reviews for Prairie Village    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I must admit - I am spoiled! Prairie Village, Kansas is such a wonderful place to live, we call it Perfect Village - and do so proudly! Not only is it a peaceful  More

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Over 17 years ago

Prairie Village is predominately an older community built in the late 50's early 60's. However, over the past few years several modifications, renovations, and  More

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