1,314
Preschools
1,122
Elementary Schools
620
Middle Schools
475
High Schools
1,332
Public District Schools
840
Private Schools
2,182
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Kansas based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Kansas offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Kansas
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Wichita School District
46,908 students | WICHITA, KS
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 91 schools -
Olathe School District
29,128 students | OLATHE, KS
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 53 schools -
Shawnee Mission Pub School
26,117 students | SHAWNEE MISSION, KS
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 45 schools -
Blue Valley School District (Overland Park)
22,148 students | OVERLAND PARK, KS
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 36 schools -
Kansas City School District
22,140 students | KANSAS CITY, KS
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 47 schools
Reviews From Schools in Kansas
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
April 16, 2024
Best school in Ottawa. Has been incredible for both my kids. Could not have chosen a better place for my kids.
Their special needs program has been a gift and I could not be happier.
Review for
Sunflower Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 16, 2024
If your child is not "normal," this is not the school for you. Parents go unheard and teachers push for students to be on medications from day one despite age.
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Washington Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 15, 2024
I sat in my vehicle in front of this school waiting for the bell to ring to drop my own child off. Multiple parent's had dropped their kids at the unlocked doors and left which unfortunately is... More
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Garnett Elementary School