Decisions about where to live are almost always influenced by the quality of public schools in an area. For families with school age children the importance of area schools is self-evident. But families without children should be equally concerned about the quality of the schools in the area in that property values are almost always directly affected by the perceived quality of the schools.

This section does not presume to rank or compare the schools or school districts of the area. Instead this section provides direct links to the websites of school districts in all parts of the region. As you seek to select an area in which to look for a home, a good place to start is by judging for yourself whether the schools meet your expectations.

Blue Valley School District, USD 229

Education Beyond Expectations is what we provide Blue Valley students. We accomplish this "beyond expectations" experience through personalized student learning, the heart and soul of the district’s strategic plan.

The strategic plan is the district’s roadmap that guides us toward our goals of unprecedented academic success and unparalleled personal growth for every student; and the vision of "Together, we will enable each child to become more than he or she ever hoped to be."

Gardner-Edgerton School District, USD

District Website

Louisburg School District, USD

District Website

Olathe School District, USD 233

District Website

Paola School District, USD

District Website

Shawnee Mission School District, USD 512

District Website

Spring Hill School District, USD

District Website