K-12 Schools

1. Shawnee Mission School District
   • Known for excellent academic programs and extracurricular activities
   • Notable schools:
     • Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
     • Hocker Grove Middle School
     • Broken Arrow Elementary School
2. De Soto Unified School District 232
   • Serves western Shawnee
   • Notable schools:
     • Mill Valley High School
     • Monticello Trails Middle School
     • Riverview Elementary School

Colleges and Universities

While Shawnee itself doesn’t host any major colleges or universities, several excellent institutions are located nearby:

1. Johnson County Community College (Overland Park, KS)
   • Comprehensive two-year college
   • Known for strong transfer programs and workforce development
2. University of Kansas (KU) (Lawrence, KS)
   • Flagship state university
   • Renowned for programs in education, engineering, and business
3. Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS)
   • Land-grant university
   • Strong programs in agriculture, engineering, and veterinary medicine