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Blue Valley Schools is recognized as one of the top school districts in Kansas and the nation, with all five high school ranked in the Top 10 statewide and the top 10% nationally by the U.S. News & World Report in 2024. Niche also named Blue Valley the #1 Best School District, Best Place to Teach, and district with the Best Teachers in Kansas, and rank in the top 1% of districts nationwide. Blue Valley's nationally acclaimed Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program gives students hands-on, real world learning experiences with industry mentors, allowing them to earning both high school and college credit while preparing for their future careers. The district's English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program currently serves around 760 students, while nearly 4,000 students across the district speak a language other than English at home.

Olathe Public Schools is the second-largest school district in Kansas, serving overing 28,000 students. The district has earned 18 National Blue Ribbon School Awards and is recognized as a top employer, ranking #7 Best In-State Employer in Kansas by Forbes in 2024 and #4 in 2023, making it the highest-ranked K-12 district on the list. Olathe's 4,700+ staff members average 14 years of classroom experience, and the district has been awarded 7 Kansas Teachers of the Year Awards and 20 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching in 2024 - more than any other district in the state. Innovative 21st Century Academies at all five high schools offer students hands-on learning in fields like engineering, medicine, science, technology, and more, preparing them for their future careers. In 2024, Olathe Public Schools had over 3,400 students who qualified for English Language Learners (ELL) services, with approximately one-third of those students receiving support in the classroom from an aide or ELL teacher.

Shawnee Mission School District consistently ranks among the top in Kansas, earning an A grade from Niche and placing #5 out of 279 districts. Shawnee Mission East and Northwest high schools are ranked among the state’s best, with East earning an A+ rating. Elementary schools also shine, with Westwood View ranked 2nd statewide. All high schools are recognized by U.S. News & World Report for college readiness and academic performance. The district is known for its diversity, strong teacher quality, and specialized programs through the Center for Academic Achievement and Career & Technical Campus, offering hands-on learning in fields like engineering, law enforcement, and culinary arts. With over 3,100 English Language Learner students speaking 81 languages, Shawnee Mission also celebrates cultural diversity, awarding 142 students the Seal of Biliteracy in 2023.

Spring Hill USD 230 is a rapidly growing district in Johnson and Miami Counties, serving approximately 5,633 students across 11 public schools in the 2024–25 school year. The district ranks among the top 20% of Kansas districts for combined math and reading proficiency—38% proficiency in math and 42% in reading, outperforming state averages. With approximately 343 teachers and an overall student‑teacher ratio of 16:1, Spring Hill USD 230 is well staffed to support student learning. It is also home to notable award‑winning educators, including Spring Hill Elementary’s Dustin Kirkpatrick, named the district’s Blue Diamond Teacher of the Year in fall 2024, and finalists like Jessica Gazzano for Kansas Teacher of the Year. The district averages over 600 total staff, including nearly 355 full-time teachers. Spring Hill USD 230 continues its upward trajectory not only in enrollment and academic performance, but also in cultivating classroom excellence and community engagement.