2019 Best School Districts in KansasAbout this List

Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park)

• School District
• Overland Park, KS
• 72

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 72 Reviews

• A+

• 34 Total Schools
• 22,614 Students

DeSoto Unified School District

• School District
• De Soto, KS
• 24

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 24 Reviews

• A

• 12 Total Schools
• 7,054 Students

Olathe Unified School District

• School District
• Olathe, KS
• 53

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 53 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
• 138

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 138 Reviews

• A

• 43 Total Schools
• 27,602 Students

Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District

• School District
• Manhattan, KS
• 20

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.
Read 20 Reviews

• A-

• 12 Total Schools
• 6,527 Students

Auburn Washburn Unified School District

• School District
• Topeka, KS
• 11

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 11 Reviews

• A-

• 9 Total Schools
• 6,272 Students

Triplains Unified School District

• School District
• Winona, KS
• 2

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

• A-

• 2 Total Schools
• 71 Students

Maize Unified School District

• School District
• Maize, KS
• 25

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
Read 25 Reviews

• A-

• 9 Total Schools
• 7,315 Students

Labette County Unified School District

• School District
• Altamont, KS
• 6

Freshman: On the first day of school, I was unsure of what was going to happen, both in the present and the future. The teachers here are so helpful, the food is fantastic, and the students are (mostly) nice and respectful towards one another. I've been in and out of many schools, and I almost wasn't able to be one of the students. I'm grateful that I'm here and I wouldn't change it for the world.
Read 6 Reviews

• A-

• 6 Total Schools
• 1,608 Students

Andover Unified School District

• School District
• Andover, KS
• 14

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 14 Reviews

• A-

• 11 Total Schools
• 7,803 Students

Goddard Unified School District

• School District
• Goddard, KS
• 17

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.
Read 17 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
• 9

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 9 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
• 3

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 3 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
• 28

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 28 Reviews

• B+

• 11 Total Schools
• 5,829 Students

Beloit Unified School District

• School District
• Beloit, KS
• 5

Senior: The courses are simple and there are not many electives to choose from (unless you like farming). The teachers are friendly and will try their best to help you if you have any issues. The students are nice, but not diverse.
Read 5 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
• 6

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 6 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