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De Soto USD 232 Schools
Thirteen schools serving De Soto, most of western Shawnee and parts of Lenexa and Olathe. Every school’s address, website and events calendar in one place, plus the district news that matters if you’re buying here.
School directory
Every school in the district
Tap an address for directions, or jump straight to a school’s website and events calendar. Attendance is set by address, so confirm assignments for a specific home with the district.
Elementary schools · K–5
Clear Creek Elementary
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Riverview Elementary
Middle schools
Lexington Trails Middle School
Mill Creek Middle School
Monticello Trails Middle School
High schools · 9–12
De Soto High School
Mill Valley High School
Early childhood
Cedar Trails Exploration Center
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Homes in the USD 232 district
Every active listing inside the district boundary, on the map. School assignment still depends on the exact address; we confirm it before you write an offer.
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District news
What’s new in USD 232
Pulled from district announcements. One pattern worth knowing: like most of Johnson County, the district is now planning around fewer students than it expected a year ago.
Enrollment comes in lower than planned
The district’s official fall count is 7,201 students, down 149 from last year, after budgeting for growth of about 25. If enrollment doesn’t rebound, USD 232 estimates a gap of about $2 million in unrestricted funds for 2027–28 and has started a months-long Strategic Resource Allocation Review, beginning with operational efficiencies. No cost-cutting decisions have been made.
2027–28 school calendar approved
The Board of Education approved next year’s calendar, so you can plan a move around the first day of school well in advance.
TORCH Award staff recognition
Four staff members were recognized with the district’s monthly TORCH Award.
Voters approve a $99.85 million bond
The bond was structured to keep the bond levy at 15.366 mills, so it passed with no tax rate increase. The breakdown is below.
The 2026 bond
What $99.85 million buys
Approved March 3, 2026, with the bond levy held at 15.366 mills, its lowest in more than thirty years. Storm shelters at every middle school is not a small thing in Kansas.
Storm shelters at every middle school, key-card access on all exterior doors and elementary playground security fencing.
Career and technical education (CTEC/CAPS) expansion, early childhood expansion to shorten the waitlist and orchestra facilities at the secondary schools.
A secondary special education facility, middle school additions and elementary classroom additions.
Calendars
School events and calendars
District-wide dates are below. For concerts, games and school events, use the “Events calendar” button on each school above.
Programs and facts
Worth knowing
Facts and awards only. We do not rank or rate schools.
- Two high schools, De Soto High and Mill Valley High, share a dedicated Career and Technical Education Center that the 2026 bond is expanding.
- Mill Valley: Scholars Bowl state champions in 2009 and 2015 and second place in 2025; FIRST Robotics championship appearances in 2006, 2013, 2017 and 2018; 28 state athletic championships, including eight in football.
- The rivals collaborate, too: students from both high schools spent two years designing a traffic sculpture that now stands in Shawnee.
- Special Services covers the IEP process, Child Find and referrals, early childhood special education at Cedar Trails Exploration Center, and gifted services. Questions about a specific child’s needs belong with the district’s Special Services office.
Questions
USD 232 FAQ
Which cities does De Soto USD 232 serve?
USD 232 covers more than 100 square miles: the city of De Soto, roughly 60% of Shawnee, roughly 40% of Lenexa, a small part of Olathe and nearby unincorporated Johnson County. Most of the district’s students live in Shawnee.
How many schools are in USD 232?
Thirteen: seven elementary schools (K–5), three middle schools, two high schools (De Soto High and Mill Valley High) and the Cedar Trails Exploration Center for early childhood programs.
How many students attend USD 232?
The district reported an official fall 2026 enrollment of 7,201 students on October 9, 2026, down 149 from the year before.
How do I know which school a home is assigned to?
Attendance is set by the property address, and boundaries can split neighborhoods or change as buildings open. Confirm the assigned schools with the district for the specific address. We check this for every home our clients consider.
Where can I find school calendars?
Each school’s events calendar is linked on its card above, and the district-wide 2026–27 and 2027–28 calendars are linked in the Calendars section.
Sources: USD 232 school directory · USD 232 enrollment update · USD 232 calendar · De Soto USD 232 (Wikipedia) · Johnson County Post. Last updated October 14, 2026. School information is provided by the district and can change; verify directly with USD 232. Wingman Real Estate does not rank schools. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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