2019 Best School Districts in KansasAbout this List

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park)

• School District
• Overland Park, KS
• 70

Senior: Blue Valley is an amazing school district, throughout my 9 years of attending a Blue Valley school this has been proven to me time and time again. The resources and opportunities that comes from this school district are something any parent would want their kid. However, the only thing I noticed ,is that there should be MORE education on diversity, throughout more recent years Johnson County as a whole has become more diverse, Blue Valley should do more to incorporate as much culture as possible for people of all backgrounds to feel more welcomed!
Read 70 Reviews

• A+

• 34 Total Schools
• 22,614 Students

DeSoto Unified School District

• School District
• De Soto, KS
• 23

Senior: I LOVE mill valley high school. Everyone at mill valley is like a family. Everyone is treated with respect, and everyone enjoys going there. Even though everyone is super kind, we still feel like it’s a privedge to go to such an amazing, well-rounded school. The teachers do an amazing job to make sure you are doing well, and the involvement students get with sports is astounding. We all have so much fun at football games and the close bonds at mill valley hopefully won’t be closing when the yearbook does.
Read 23 Reviews

• A

• 12 Total Schools
• 7,054 Students

Olathe Unified School District

• School District
• Olathe, KS
• 52

Senior: I have currently being enrolled in the Olathe School District for 12 years, and I can say in confidence the OUSD is an amazing district to be apart of in the important years of the youth. This district allows everyone opportunities to be involved in as many groups as they wish. Having as many options to be apart of a group, this enforces kids to find their passions. The earlier a child identifies their passions the sooner they will be on track to succeeding their goals. One thing I would push to change in this district is the way the teachers are required to teach the content. I mean by this, is everyone should be taught the same content, but the way each teacher chooses to deliver the information should be up the students and teacher.
Overall, Olathe School District is an excellent 12 year program you can trust your kids will succeed.
Read 52 Reviews

• A

• 48 Total Schools
• 29,217 Students

West Elk Unified School District

• School District
• Howard, KS
• 9

Parent: If you want a top quality education for your kids, this is the place to go. Very high number of students who went on to further their education. The staff not only has a very large knowledge base and are highly qualified, but they truly care about their students. My kids have loved every teacher they've had and can't pick a favorite! My family is proud to call themselves West Elk Patriots!
Read 9 Reviews

• A

• 1 Total Schools
• 366 Students

Shawnee Mission School District

• School District
• Shawnee Mission, KS
• 131

Sophomore: My school is Shawnee Mission North. I love my school. There are so many opportunities, so much diversity, so much love, we're just a big family. The teachers/staff care about your education. They want you to succeed. The effort the time they put in their students is unbelievable, it makes you feel like they actually care about not just you but your future. Freshman year they already start talking you to colleges, start teaching you how to get in,what you need and i love it! It helps to feel prepared. At North you will never feel left out. You will ALWAYS find that group of people that makes you feel like you belong. Of course its not all perfect and its going to be stressful and its going to be tough but the experience in high school the memories those are unforgettable. When you're stressed in school or don't understand something there is always people willing to help you out and teach you the way you learn best. I love my school, I love my family. I am proud to be an Indian.
Read 131 Reviews

• A

• 43 Total Schools
• 27,602 Students

Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District

• School District
• Manhattan, KS
• 18

Senior: Manhattan high school has many challenging classes. It also has a variety of electives to choose from. It provides the students with decent aiding from well experienced teachers, free tutoring after school, decent lunch, a verity of clubs and organizations to get involved in school and many other things. This school has a safe environment that allows students to express themselves while completing their education. And College readiness is very much present in this school and in the classes.
Read 18 Reviews

• A-

• 12 Total Schools
• 6,527 Students

Auburn Washburn Unified School District

• School District
• Topeka, KS
• 9

Senior: Washburn Rural has been my home for several years now. I have grown up in a family who was rooted in the school district and we have always been very involved. I am now a senior and I have been able to leave my own mark on the school district and our community. The major thing I have learned while attending Washburn Rural is that being involved is what makes every experience worthwhile. Through this experience, I have found myself as a person and was able to affect my community as a whole. Washburn has given me several opportunities that I could not be more thankful for. I will forever be proud to say that I am a Jr. Blue!
Read 9 Reviews

• A-

• 9 Total Schools
• 6,272 Students

Triplains Unified School District

• School District
• Winona, KS
• 1

Junior: Triplains High School is a very open and welcoming school, with the progress of the students in mind. It accepts and pushes each student to be their very best at everything they set out to do.
Read 1 Review

• A-

• 2 Total Schools
• 71 Students

Maize Unified School District

• School District
• Maize, KS
• 24

Senior: My experience in the Maize Unified School District will always follow me for the rest of my life in all sorts of great ways. I attended mostly Maize South Schools, which always felt secure and you never felt scared. There would always be a teacher right there for you. The academics were quite superior, I felt, to the encompassing Wichita School Districts. We have a high turn out for high level learning classes, with many students taking classes such as Calculus I, II, AP Literature, and such. The only problem was the food, which all students in the nation agree tastes quite bad, with the exception of a few meals. Over all, Maize has and will serve its students quite well, and will prepare them for the outside world.
Read 24 Reviews

• A-

• 9 Total Schools
• 7,315 Students

Labette County Unified School District

• School District
• Altamont, KS
• 5

Sophomore: I love the teachers and the students. You can feel loved at this school. I have lots of friends, and the teachers treat me well. The food is good every day, way better than grade school. I'm not in any sports, but I am involved in band, choir, culinary, and math club. These activities are what makes me wake up every morning and want to come to school. I would never in a million years go anywhere else but LCHS.
Read 5 Reviews

• A-

• 6 Total Schools
• 1,608 Students

Andover Unified School District

• School District
• Andover, KS
• 12

Alum: The school district is very good in academics and sports. The teachers are knowledgeable and usually care about helping students. The food similar to most schools is not very good but that is not necessarily the schools fault. The school does not have that vast of Student or faculty diversity. The clubs and school organizations really elevate ones educational expierience. The club advisors are usually passionate about their club and make it a fun expierience for the students. The school feels like a safe place and overall area to be in. They often practice drills in case of emergency which reassure parents and students that there are safety precautions.
Read 12 Reviews

• A-

• 11 Total Schools
• 7,803 Students

Goddard Unified School District

• School District
• Goddard, KS
• 15

Parent: Goddard schools are excellent!! You can get involved in many different activities. They have an outstanding band program as well as the choir and drama programs. Of course their educational expectations are high and they have a fantastic staff of teachers who genuinely care about their students. The one thing I would change is that I would like to see both of the high schools in the Goddard district being on the same page. One school requires finals, one doesn't, etc.
Read 15 Reviews

• B+

• 11 Total Schools
• 5,658 Students

Rock Creek Unified School District

• School District
• Westmoreland, KS
• 2

• B+

• 3 Total Schools
• 988 Students

Silver Lake Unified School District

• School District
• Silver Lake, KS
• 2

Senior: Silver Lake is a small school; therefore, there is a lot of one-on-one time between teachers and students. I think that this factor alone is a major reason that students at Silver Lake are so successful. There are not a lot of cliques because of the size, everyone is friends with everyone. Teachers push students to achieve their greatest potential and students strive to succeed.
Read 2 Reviews

• B+

• 2 Total Schools
• 703 Students

Seaman Unified School District

• School District
• Topeka, KS
• 8

Junior: The Seaman Unified School District is one of the hardest working districts as a whole. Mr. Noble, our superintendent, does his best to get students involved in sports and schooling events for every grade/level of schooling. With this, some of the most amazing, hardworking, and understanding teachers have been chosen to teach the students here to prepare us for our futures as best we can be. The overwhelming feeling of family that follows you here is something that will last a lifetime for me, as well as my fellow peers. I can't wait for the day my children will become Seaman Vikings and feel the pride I do in knowing they're receiving the best education possible in Topeka, Kansas.
Read 8 Reviews

• B+

• 8 Total Schools
• 3,838 Students

Eudora Unified School District

• School District
• Eudora, KS
• 7

Parent: Excellent, caring teachers and staff. Moved here 2 years ago - compared and met with 3 different school districts and towns. Eudora is heads and shoulders above the rest for this size of school. Kids love the teachers and students and could not be happier! Love it here!
Read 7 Reviews

• B+

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,733 Students

Hiawatha Unified School District

• School District
• Hiawatha, KS
• 2

Senior: Hiawatha High School is a great, small town school. The teachers are top notch and do an excellent job of preparing students for the rigors of college. Of course, with any small school, there are some opportunities students miss out on. However, in the long run, I wouldn't trade my experiences at HHS.
Read 2 Reviews

• B+

• 3 Total Schools
• 899 Students

Lawrence Unified School District

• School District
• Lawrence, KS
• 21

Senior: I love the relationships with teachers! The teachers are warm, welcoming, and encourage you to reach your full potential! I remember being excited to go to school every morning- I was extremely proud of my elementary and middle school! Once I was enrolled in 9th grade, that's when I became subject to bullying, as well as micro-aggressions (as an African American). The administration at my high school, Free State High School, truly had great intentions when it came to making students feel safe within the confines of high school; however, there is only so much the administration and teachers can do when the bullying goes on social media and within social circles, or "clicks". I loved going to Lawrence Public Schools!
Read 21 Reviews

• B+

• 21 Total Schools
• 11,989 Students

Derby Unified School District

• School District
• Derby, KS
• 15

Junior: Derby Schools is a great, diverse, and prideful school district that has an outstanding college-and-career readiness program. DHS offers a wide variety of academics from all types of career paths for students to choose from.
Read 15 Reviews

• B+

• 13 Total Schools
• 7,125 Students

Gardner Edgerton Unified School District

• School District
• Gardner, KS
• 27

Senior: Gardner Edgerton High School, is unlike any other High School I know. It is the type of school where you question yourself of whether or not you'll fit in but honestly, there is no worries about knowing everybody. Gardner Edgerton is a school where we don't discriminate, but we are well-known and very friendly to one another. We are the kind of school that does not tolerate violence or drugs of any sort. We are a very well taken care of school that focuses on our studies to help us better for the future. Everyone of our administrators care for every single one of us and we come together as one whole team. We are the Blazers!
Read 27 Reviews

• B+

• 11 Total Schools
• 5,829 Students

Beloit Unified School District

• School District
• Beloit, KS
• 4

Alum: Love the pride and how much the teachers actually want to see you succeed. No Negatives. Also lots of opportunities to be involved and lots of new improvements coming to the school within the next few years.
Read 4 Reviews

• B+

• 2 Total Schools
• 827 Students

Hesston Unified School District

• School District
• Hesston, KS
• 7

Alum: Very good school district. Has a lot of really great educators. Loved the environment! Grew up in this school district and would highly recommend it to others. And would love to be able to work in this school district.
Read 7 Reviews

• B+

• 3 Total Schools
• 803 Students

Burlington Unified School District

• School District
• Burlington, KS
• 5

Senior: I have really enjoyed my years at Burlington and they offer more than the surrounding schools, but I would like to seem them broaden their spectrum even more over the next few years so the kids can have more opportunities.
Read 5 Reviews

• B+

• 3 Total Schools
• 852 Students

Renwick Unified School District

• School District
• Andale, KS
• 4

Sophomore: Renwick school district is very dedicated in serving their students. It is my second year in the district and I have seen much dedicated effort to help students in their future careers beyond highschool. In this school the students get to share their opinions openly about the school and they don't go unnoticed. Changes are made quite often, some better than others. But overall, I think this is an excellent school.
Read 4 Reviews

• B+

• 6 Total Schools
• 1,900 Students

Marion-Florence Unified School District

• School District
• Marion, KS
• 1

• B

• 3 Total Schools
• 523 Students