Schools
The Santa Fe Trail school district is a predominately rural school community of approximately 1100 students Pre-K through grade 12.
Each of the district’s three communities has an attendance center. PreSchool attend at Scranton Attendance Center. Kindergarten through third grade attends school at Overbrook. Carbondale Attendance Center instructs grades 4 - 8. Santa Fe Trail High School, grades 9-12, a 3A school with approximately 350 students, is located two miles east of the US Highways 75 and 56 intersection. It is approximately five miles from each of the district’s communities.
The district is located in northern Osage County and is bordered on the north by Shawnee County and to the east by Douglas County. Topeka is less than a fifteen minute drive from the center of the district. Shopping in Kansas City is less than an hour away.
The Santa Fe Trail school district provides staff and students with modern, air conditioned facilities in which to teach and learn. An extensive remodeling project at the high school was completed on the library and science rooms in 2010.
Our staff of nearly 100 regular and special education professionals includes 5 full time building administrators, and 4 full time school counselors.
The Santa Fe Trail school district has proven itself to be a wonderful place to work, live, and raise a family. Our small-town, rural environment is complemented by our proximity to Topeka, Lawrence and Kansas City - without a doubt, the best of both worlds!
-Info from www.usd434.org
Community Christian School
Community Christian School (CCS) has been a cornerstone of Christ-centered education in Overbrook since its founding in 2022. Established by a partnership of local churches, CCS reflects a shared commitment to nurturing the next generation through faith-based learning.
As a private Christian school, CCS is dedicated to equipping students with a strong Biblical worldview, preparing them to navigate an ever-changing world with wisdom, integrity, and purpose. The school offers small class sizes, allowing for individualized attention and a close-knit learning environment where every student is known and valued.
The academic program at CCS is built on a robust Christian curriculum that integrates faith into every subject. In addition to core academics, students grow spiritually, socially, and emotionally through chapel services, service opportunities, and character development. Community Christian School is more than a place to learn—it’s a place to grow in faith, knowledge, and community.
You can find more details, including contact information at https://www.ccskansas.org/
