K-12 Education

Fall in Love with Our Schools

Where diverse education options meet academic excellence

From the joy of the first day of school to the thrill of graduation day, your kids will make lasting memories and find endless opportunities when you come home to Kansas. Our range of public, private and charter schools offers flexibility and customization catered to every student’s individual needs. Your kids deserve the best — that’s what we’re here for.

Facts & Rankings

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Public School Review (2023)

91.8%

Residents with a High School Diploma or Higher

U.S. Census 2017-2020

40

Public Universities & Colleges

Kansas Department of Commerce

$16,590

Spent Per Pupil in K-12 System

Education Data, 2024

Lifelong Success Starts Here

Our schools equip your kids with the tools they need to grow, thrive and succeed wherever or in whatever they choose.

Ranked the fifth state in the nation for K-12 education, students thrive in our state, where 90% of residents achieve their high school diploma or higher. Top-notch school districts in Kansas like Blue Valley, DeSoto and West Elk provide excellent academics alongside sports, clubs and after-school activities, nurturing passions and enriching minds, while programs from Kansas State University Olathe and the K-12 Initiative prep students for careers in health and biotech.

Send your teens to Sumner Academy of Arts and Science in Kansas City, where they’ll learn in a top ranked magnet school with International Baccalaureate coursework and exams. Or have your younger children attend Wheatland Elementary School — a top rated grade school in Wichita with low teacher-to-student ratios and high academic performance. If you’re looking for greatness, look no further than the Kansas education system.

Sealed With a

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I grew up in Independence, KS, and attended Tabor College. I completed my PhD in Computer Science at the University of Kansas. After working at Sprint and Bethel College, I taught for fifteen years at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where I helped many students launch software businesses. In 2020 I received a call from the Tabor College Chair of the Board of Directors, inviting me to apply to be President at Tabor College. I returned in 2021. One of my efforts has been launching the Central Kansas Entrepreneurship Center at Tabor College. We recently were awarded $2.86 million in federal appropriations to help us build a ~$10 million business and entrepreneurship center at Tabor College. We have students from 39 states and 28 countries. Many of them are involved in launching companies, some of which will stay in Kansas.

David Janzen, Ph.D.

David Janzen, Ph.D. Tabor College Hillsboro

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I have lived in Kansas most all of my life, moving around with my father’s job while I was younger. We landed in Independence a few times — and it ended up just being the place I came back to as an adult. This a great place to raise kids in a safe environment. There are plenty of activities for young kids up to adults to enjoy a laid-back lifestyle. As a young professional, there are also many opportunities to grow your career.

Miranda Bruening

Miranda Bruening Business Entrepreneur Independence

Love, Kansas Opportunities

Kansas Parent Information Resource Center

The Kansas Parent Information Resource Center provides information and resources to help parents promote the educational success of their children in Kansas.

KPIRC

Families Together, Inc.

Do you have a child with special needs? Families Together provides support and resources to help you navigate the Kansas education system for your child.

Families Together, Inc.