2024 Best Public Schools in Kansas

#1 Best Public High Schools in Kansas.

Blue Valley North High School

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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

9-12,

373 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says The best parts about BVN is the community. There are so many opportunities to meet new people and establish a network of friendships. Additionally, there are many academic opportunities where...However, during school hours, the school is well equipped with amazing teachers who help students achieve optimal grades and clear understanding..

Read 373 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,531,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#2 Best Public High Schools in Kansas.

Blue Valley High School

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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

9-12,

364 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Blue Valley High School, located in a serene suburban setting, is an school that played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between my secondary education and my future endeavors in the field of....

Read 364 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,487,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#3 Best Public High Schools in Kansas.

Blue Valley West High School

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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

9-12,

310 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says As a recent graduate from Blue Valley West High School, there were some definite pro's and con's. As a student I ran Cross Country, Track, and Diving, I would say overall my experience at Blue Valley...Great neighborhood nearby, teachers are nice and love to help their students. One of my favorite things as someone who deals with a learning disability BVW is very accommodating to the students with...Hope this helps anyone is considering BVW! Go Jags!.

Read 310 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,654,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Kansas.

Lakewood Middle School

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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 589,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kansas.

Lakewood Elementary School

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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle school student says Hello y'all its me, LadyPizza and today we're gonna take one trip to memory lane to school was why this school amazing!😌One day, when my curtains were opened, my mama called me downstairs. It was officially my first day of school. Red Jumper, white converse shoes and a newly bought sweater was on my strawberry scented...I💕🏫.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 549,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kansas.

Morse Elementary School

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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 359,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kansas.

Harmony Elementary School

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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 501,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kansas.

Sunset Ridge Elementary School

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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 407,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kansas.

Cedar Hills Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 594,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public High Schools in Kansas.

Blue Valley Northwest High School

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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

9-12,

439 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says Overall my experience here was pretty positive. Some of the best parts are that bullying (not teasing) is pretty much non existent, as the staff is very involved and they are not there for the money,....

Read 439 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,569,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Kansas.

Overland Trail Middle School

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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Very good teachers and education. Great school lunch. Great safety too! Everyone is very kind. My child has no problems with bullies. OTMS should be the number 1 middle school in AMERICA. I love this....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 509,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kansas.

Heartland Elementary School

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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We have only been at Heartland for a few months since our daughter just started kindergarten, but we have been blown away by their amazing communication with parents, and with all the events hosted...PTO, they really bring the community together..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 381,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kansas.

Cottonwood Point Elementary School

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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 344,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kansas.

Timber Creek Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 613,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Kansas.

Harmony Middle School

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Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

6-8,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We have had such an incredible experience with our children at HMS. The teachers are incredible and truly know how to engage the kids to want to learn..

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 534,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kansas.

Prairie Star Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 375,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kansas.

Oak Hill Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 469,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Kansas.

Oxford Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 580,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kansas.

Overland Trail Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 623,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kansas.

Mission Trail Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 388,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kansas.

Valley Park Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 635,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Kansas.

Leawood Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 476,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#5 Best Public High Schools in Kansas.

Shawnee Mission East High School

Shawnee Mission School District, KS,

9-12,

397 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Shawnee Mission East is a wonderful school with wonderful academics! The school could use some organization, and more communication throughout its staff, but otherwise, it has been a wonderful....

Read 397 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,676,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#6 Best Public Middle Schools in Kansas.

Patton Junior High School

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Fort Leavenworth Unified School District, KS,

7-9,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Patton Jr. High is the best school in Kansas!!! The teachers are really nice and help the students with whatever they need. There are many students that are coming from another country and just....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 301,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Kansas.

Prairie Star Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park), KS,

6-8,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 1.7 stars.

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 449,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,