2022 Best School Districts in Kansas

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park)

• School District•
• OVERLAND PARK, KS
• •
  Rating 4.33 out of 5  109 reviews

Senior: I think that the Blue Valley Unified School District located in Overland Park, Kansas is a fantastic school district. It gathers people that come from all different communities and welcomes them with open arms as they embark on a new adventure. The academics and sports are amazing truly. Some of the best in Kansas! I attend Blue Valley North which is known to be the best school in Kansas. I hope this opens your eyes to see why Blue Valley is such a good district...Read 109 Reviews

• grade A+

• 35 Total Schools
• 22,887 Students

DeSoto Unified School District

• School District•
• DE SOTO, KS
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  Rating 4.59 out of 5  56 reviews

Senior: DeSoto has been great for me. The administrators in the district are very easy to get along with, and they always think about the students and their well-being. Also, the student body is very kind and accepting. It is extremely easy to find people to get along with. Having a mixture of every type of person, finding people to get along with and fit in with is rather simple. I have been in the DeSoto district since Kindergarten, and I have enjoyed it every year. I have built many friendships with in the students, as well as teachers. Throughout my high school years, I have gotten involved greatly. Ranging from sports, to school spirit organizations, I have devoted myself to my school. I played tennis for four years and basketball for one, loving the atmosphere from both. I also got involved in Pep Club, StuCo, and the volunteer organization. Overall, DeSoto is a great school district, and I never would have wanted my education from anywhere else!...Read 56 Reviews

• grade A+

• 12 Total Schools
• 7,467 Students

West Elk Unified School District

• School District•
• HOWARD, KS
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  Rating 4.64 out of 5  14 reviews

Niche User: I worked there for quite a few years, until my health forced me to quit. Super, super administration and teachers - caring about each other and the students. All five of my children attended here; several were special needs and the related staff with creative in adapting to those needs. All my kids got an excellent education, individualized as needed. The facilities need upgrading - there's an upcoming bond issue to deal with that. There's not as much diversity as I would like, but there's all the diversity that's possible in the community...Read 14 Reviews

• grade A

• 1 Total Schools
• 397 Students

Olathe Public Schools

• School District•
• OLATHE, KS
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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  103 reviews

Alum: I was in the Olathe Public School system for most of my primary education career. Of course there are many different teachers, faculty and experiences I had, so it is hard to review all of them. But in general, I had a great experience. All the facilities were very well kept. The administration in each school I attended were genuinely invested in the betterment of their schools and students. The schools were actively trying to improve any and all issues that arose. Most of the teachers I had were also committed to my education. I can truly say that throughout my whole career in Olathe Public schools I had only one or two teachers that I did not like. I also felt that there were always resources available for the student body to help with any problems they had. The counselors and social workers did a great job of making their presence known and encouraging students to seek help. Not only were the staff great but, the school sprit was off the charts. Every school has great school pride...Read 103 Reviews

• grade A

• 51 Total Schools
• 30,164 Students

Auburn Washburn Unified School District

• School District•
• TOPEKA, KS
• •
  Rating 4.12 out of 5  17 reviews

Senior: The Auburn Washburn school district has a great education system. Their academics are beyond expectations, they have multiple academic programs tailored to every student. Whether it be honors classes, or extra help for those that need it, Auburn Washburn has it!...Read 17 Reviews

• grade A

• 9 Total Schools
• 6,349 Students

Silver Lake Unified School District

• School District•
• SILVER LAKE, KS
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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Junior: Silver Lake offers a good variety of courses for students to take. They work on expanding course options every year to students' likings. Silver Lake has a very competitive sports program but does a good job of balancing academics and athletics. One thing I would like to see change more student lead activities during the school year with everyone...Read 4 Reviews

• grade A

• 2 Total Schools
• 732 Students

Maize Unified School District

• School District•
• MAIZE, KS
• •
  Rating 4.41 out of 5  34 reviews

Junior: Overall, the Maize Unified School District is great for those looking to provide their children with a solid education. My personal experience with the Maize District has been mainly positive. The community of teachers here are welcoming and kind, and the quality of education is excellent. Maize High School in particular offers many college level classes that allow their students a headstart on their academic journeys which have proved extremely helpful to many alumni and graduating students. There is no shortage of opportunities as the faculty of the Maize District puts the success of their students at the forefront of their goals and policies...Read 34 Reviews

• grade A

• 10 Total Schools
• 8,000 Students

Shawnee Mission School District

• School District•
• SHAWNEE MISSION, KS
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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  225 reviews

Senior: Shawnee Mission School District has taught me so much since 5th grade. The school district gave me so many opportunities to achieve my dreams. I am very involved in fine arts. The competitions and displays are so much fun! I'd like to see people getting along better, though. Especially, in high school...Read 225 Reviews

• grade A

• 44 Total Schools
• 27,587 Students

Sterling Unified School District

• School District•
• STERLING, KS
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: I love Sterling High School. Everyone is friendly, the teachers are super helpful and I feel very prepared for college. We get taught a lot of life skills that will be helpful when I go to college next year. We have a nice building and nice facilities and our sports are wonderful. The coaches that I have had are great people that teach me about the game and about life. Overall, the teachers, students, and staff want to see you succeed. They will do anything and everything to help you with anything. If you need some advise, or just someone to talk to, they are there for you every step of your career. Sterling High School just feels like home...Read 3 Reviews

• grade A

• 2 Total Schools
• 501 Students

Weskan Unified School District

• School District•
• WESKAN, KS

• grade A

• 2 Total Schools
• 106 Students

Pawnee Heights Unified School District

• School District•
• ROZEL, KS
• •
  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Senior: Pawnee Heights is a very small school with small classes, I always enjoyed getting the help I needed within a minute.Read 2 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 1 Total Schools
• 142 Students

Goddard Unified School District

• School District•
• GODDARD, KS
• •
  Rating 4.46 out of 5  26 reviews

Senior: I have been attending school in Goddard since the first grade, so I do not know what outside schools are like, but I am very grateful to have attended Goddard. The teachers at my school are carefully chosen, and most of them genuinely care and actively show that they want their students to succeed. One thing that could be improved upon is the quality of the technology provided by the school. Especially now that everyone is online every other day, the school should try to provide decent technology for the students to use...Read 26 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 11 Total Schools
• 5,985 Students

Triplains Unified School District

• School District•
• WINONA, KS
• •
  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Senior: I like the small size (25 in the high school) but there is a problem with bullying within the school. Teachers seem to let one or two girls run the school and turn a blind eye to what is really going on. But the education that I received it unlike any other place! If you are failing a class, it is your fault. The teachers are always there to help you in any way and to make sure that you come out with great grades...Read 2 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 2 Total Schools
• 70 Students

Andover Public Schools

• School District•
• ANDOVER, KS
• •
  Rating 4.62 out of 5  21 reviews

Senior: Andover High School is a fairly good school, but does lack some things. There are not that many AP classes or ones students would like to take and some of the facilities in the school are old. However, the teachers are always very kind and there is lots of different clubs and sports for people to explore their interests...Read 21 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 11 Total Schools
• 9,185 Students

Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District #383

• School District•
• MANHATTAN, KS
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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  46 reviews

Senior: Overall, I have enjoyed my experience with USD 383. Starting from Bergman Elementary, through Anthony Middle School, finishing off at Manhattan High School, the journey I've taken was unique. You see, you can't rate the quality of the district just as much as rating the people, the classrooms, the learning, and the love you felt whenever you're around such committed people. Attending school doesn't entirely revolve around the concept of learning itself, granted that the importance of learning should not be undermined when discussing the overall experience one has on attending schools in a unified school district. As I received my education, I was accompanied by my classmates. These classmates do not fall under the category of my classmates, but rather my friends. All 400+ of them. As I struggle to fully encapsulate the big picture and the subtleties that compose of the wonders USD 383 have done on me, consider USD 383 a quality choice to send your child to get a quality education...Read 46 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 12 Total Schools
• 7,024 Students

Hesston Unified School District

• School District•
• HESSTON, KS
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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  14 reviews

Senior: The school offers many wonderful activities. They have a great athletics program, wonderful music programs, and great hands on business experience.Read 14 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 3 Total Schools
• 861 Students

Renwick Unified School District

• School District•
• ANDALE, KS
• •
  Rating 4.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Senior: I loved every part of my experience in the Renwick school district. I loved going to a small high school and being involved in so many activities. The school is big enough that you have access to a wide variety of academic options and extra-curricular options, yet small enough that you know the names of everyone that attends. A small school also has a great sense of pride in their community and is supported strongly by its community members. It also allowed me to partake in many service learning opportunities, in which I was able to give back to my community in a small way for all that it has done for me. The size of my school, also allowed me to be active in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities ranging from sports, to band, to an active member of many clubs. I love my small town high school and hope to return someday to raise a family of my own in this community and school district. I think the fact that I can't wait to return "home" speaks for itself...Read 6 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 6 Total Schools
• 1,812 Students

Rock Creek Unified School District

• School District•
• ST. GEORGE, KS
• •
  Rating 4.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: We researched school districts extensively before moving to the Manhattan area, and Rock Creek was easily our first choice. Our children have had a very positive experience from Kindergarten through High School. For us, it was the perfect size with a wide variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities...Read 5 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,155 Students

Rock Hills Unified School District

• School District•
• MANKATO, KS
• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Senior: As a senior at Rock Hills High School I think that it is probably one of the best 1A school that you could go to. The school is very nice with good teachers that are good a teaching, nice facilities, and the community is very nice as well. Rock Hills also has very nice sports facilities and good coaches...Read 1 Review

• grade A minus

• 2 Total Schools
• 348 Students

Prairie Hills Unified School District

• School District•
• SABETHA, KS
• •
  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: The small school atmosphere provides an excellent opportunity for individualized learning plans and the faculty typically takes a vested interest in each individual student and their learning plan. The education that this district provides is above average in terms of college readiness. There are not very many changes that could be made due to the location of the district...Read 2 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 7 Total Schools
• 1,110 Students

Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh Unified School District

• School District•
• HILLSBORO, KS

• grade A minus

• 2 Total Schools
• 610 Students

Chapman Unified School District

• School District•
• CHAPMAN, KS
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: Chapman School District is an amazing place to expand your education. The staffing of teachers are helpful and bridge daily learning with technology and fun! Being a Military child transferring into new schools is typically difficult, however USD 473 was welcoming and all inclusive...Read 3 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 6 Total Schools
• 1,090 Students

Cheylin Unified School District

• School District•
• BIRD CITY, KS
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Sophomore: I have gone to school here all my life. The community and families support the students well! Very good place!Read 1 Review

• grade A minus

• 2 Total Schools
• 151 Students

Lawrence Unified School District

• School District•
• LAWRENCE, KS
• •
  Rating 3.83 out of 5  29 reviews

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 29 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 21 Total Schools
• 11,802 Students

Nemaha Central School District

• School District•
• SENECA, KS
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Alum: Very good people who care! Small town atmosphere with a little bit of something for everyone. Would be cool if the art department finally got a real stage.Read 4 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 2 Total Schools
• 683 Students