2020 Best School Districts in KansasAbout this List

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park)

• School District
• Overland Park, KS
• 86 reviews

Senior: The Blue Valley District is one of the best districts in the country. These schools are public schools that seem like private schools. The education students receive through this district is unlike any other education. The district makes it a priority to have students and staff succeed by providing a large amount of resources. The district is constantly working to improve education, make learning efficient, and include modern technology in all classrooms throughout the district. The Blue Valley District is one of the most highly looked upon districts in Kansas and in the country which is another reason why the district is so great. The same standards are upheld through all of the schools throughout the district, providing an amazing reputation.
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• A+

• 34 Total Schools
• 22,676 Students

DeSoto Unified School District

• School District
• De Soto, KS
• 35 reviews

Alum: De Soto High School was a great place filled with great teachers. They always tried to get students involved in all of the activities and the teachers always went the extra mile! However. I’d like to see that students are more informed on the available activities each year instead of the same students being repetitively casted/put on the team. Everyone should have a fair chance and be aware of the events going on in the school. Overall, De Soto High School was a great experience for me and everyone I’ve talked to, but there are still things that could make the atmosphere more inclusive!
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• A+

• 12 Total Schools
• 7,189 Students

West Elk Unified School District

• School District
• Howard, KS
• 10 reviews

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 10 Reviews

• A

• 1 Total Schools
• 363 Students

Olathe Public Schools

• School District
• Olathe, KS
• 66 reviews

Parent: My child has attended the Olathe Schools since she started 4th grade at Regency Place Elementary, California Trail and Olathe North. The teachers, staff, custodians have all been expectational, we loved from Arizona for a better school district and we were not disappointed.
Thank you for a great education!
Read 66 Reviews

• A

• 48 Total Schools
• 29,240 Students

Auburn Washburn Unified School District

• School District
• Topeka, KS
• 13 reviews

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!
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• A

• 9 Total Schools
• 6,324 Students

Shawnee Mission School District

• School District
• Shawnee Mission, KS
• 157 reviews

Junior: I enjoy being a student in the Shawnee Mission School District because there are many supportive teachers who are willing to go out of their way to help you. We have an excellent Spanish program as well as fine arts programs. We have great technology and many sports programs. I feel very lucky to have the resources that I have in this school district. One thing I would change about this school district, however, is the amount of college preparation they give you. I wish there was more guidance and information given about scholarships and potential schools. I also think that there are some teachers who don’t particularly enjoy their job and don’t do the best job of teaching their students.
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• A

• 43 Total Schools
• 27,474 Students

Maize Unified School District

• School District
• Maize, KS
• 28 reviews

Senior: I'm grateful and glad to have a rigorous and fulfilling academic career at Maize High, as well as the opportunity to take both dual credit and college classes that correlate and allow me to explore different careers and jobs. One of the things the school district should do is focus less on athletics and more on the arts, as the school produces AMAZING plays and are filled with talented artists. Another critique is the academic rigor of the elementary and middle schools; I feel as if the rigor has greatly diminished since I was in 6th grade, making it an easy time for some of the incoming freshmen
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• A

• 10 Total Schools
• 7,349 Students

Weskan Unified School District

• School District
• Weskan, KS

• A

• 2 Total Schools
• 104 Students

Silver Lake Unified School District

• School District
• Silver Lake, KS
• 2 reviews

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.
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• A

• 2 Total Schools
• 718 Students

Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District #383

• School District
• Manhattan, KS
• 27 reviews

Senior: Manhattan High School offers many different classes to prepare students for their lives after high school. Students have the opportunity to take MATC or AP courses with the possibility to earn college credit in high school. This make it easy to take many of the general education courses required in college, in High School. The teachers teaching these courses what their students to succeed and work their very hardest to ensure that their students do. The teachers also use creative ways to ensure their students understand the content they are teaching. Students getting their diploma at Manhattan High School are sure to be college ready.
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• A

• 12 Total Schools
• 6,575 Students

Lawrence Unified School District

• School District
• Lawrence, KS
• 23 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!
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• A

• 21 Total Schools
• 11,896 Students

Hesston Unified School District

• School District
• Hesston, KS
• 8 reviews

Niche User: It a really pretty area, really safe, also pretty quiet. I go to hesston college and I’ve had a good experience since I’ve been here!
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• A

• 3 Total Schools
• 802 Students

Goddard Unified School District

• School District
• Goddard, KS
• 20 reviews

Senior: Helpful and attentive teachers help students to comprehend subject material. The whole staff at GHS is very sensible and work around students based needs. Though there are some building and procedural policies I do not agree with, I enjoyed my four years at Goddard High School.
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• A

• 11 Total Schools
• 5,677 Students

Chapman Unified School District

• School District
• Chapman, KS
• 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.
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• A-

• 6 Total Schools
• 1,089 Students

Southern Lyon County Unified School District

• School District
• Hartford, KS

• A-

• 4 Total Schools
• 511 Students

Seaman Unified School District

• School District
• Topeka, KS
• 12 reviews

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.
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• A-

• 7 Total Schools
• 3,844 Students

Labette County Unified School District

• School District
• Altamont, KS
• 9 reviews

Alum: Labette has a fantastic group of faculty members and a community who truly care. Every bit of effort their students give to them, they return in double. If a student want s to be involved in an event or activity, they do what they can to make it happen. Even the students who struggle the most have plenty of opportunities to get help and succeed as teachers and students alike are willing to stay after to aid those in need.
Read 9 Reviews

• A-

• 6 Total Schools
• 1,635 Students

Sterling Unified School District

• School District
• Sterling, KS
• 2 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.
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• A-

• 2 Total Schools
• 515 Students

Beloit Unified School District

• School District
• Beloit, KS
• 6 reviews

Senior: Beloit Junior-Senior High School is an amazing school and has won many awards, such as the national school of character award. Although BHS has amazing academics and outstanding teachers, the social setting isn't the best. There are many cliques and a lot of loners, including myself, which isn't the most welcoming thing. The most important part of school is not the social scene, but the academics. I can tell that the teachers here actually care about their students and that their goal is to prepare their students for college, and they do it very well.
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• A-

• 2 Total Schools
• 807 Students

Gardner Edgerton Unified School District

• School District
• Gardner, KS
• 32 reviews

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!
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• A-

• 11 Total Schools
• 6,010 Students

Prairie Hills Unified School District

• School District
• Sabetha, KS
• 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.
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• A-

• 7 Total Schools
• 1,126 Students

Triplains Unified School District

• School District
• Winona, KS
• 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.
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• A-

• 2 Total Schools
• 65 Students

Rock Creek Unified School District

• School District
• Westmoreland, KS
• 3 reviews

• A-

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,043 Students

Eudora Unified School District

• School District
• Eudora, KS
• 10 reviews

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!
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• A-

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,746 Students

Holton Unified School District

• School District
• Holton, KS
• 4 reviews

Senior: At holton high school many have so many opportunities. Whether it be sports, clubs, academics, or even FFA. There is something at Holton High School for every student to get involved in. The sports at Holton have amazing coaches that really do make connections with each of their players. Because the school is a smaller community the teachers do vocus more on the success of each student because that one on one teaching is available. Holton School Districts truly do invite and accept everyone into their community. Once a wildcat always a wildcat!
Read 4 Reviews

• A-

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,121 Students