Education
Believing that education is the most important factor in our quality of life, Overland Park is home to some of the finest public school systems in the country. In addition to excellent primary and secondary schools, higher education institutions play a significant role in the community.
In addition to strong academics, our nationally recognized public schools districts offer a variety of special education, learning disability, gifted child, music, arts and sports programs.
Blue Valley School District
USD #229
15020 Metcalf
Overland Park, KS 66283
(913) 239-4000
20,490 students
19 elementary schools
8 middle schools
4 high schools |
Shawnee Mission School District
USD #512
7235 Antioch
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 993-6200
28,588 students
37 elementary schools
7 middle schools
5 high schools |
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Olathe School District
USD #233
14160 Blackbob
Olathe, KS 66204
(913) 780-7000
25,582 students
32 elementary
8 middle schools
4 high schools |
Spring Hill School District
USD #230
101 E South Street
Spring Hill, KS 66083
(913) 592-7200
1,800 students
2 elementary schools
1 middle school
1 high school |
School District Awards
Blue Valley School District
- Ranked among the top 2 percent of public school districts nationwide by Expansion Management Magazine.
- 29 students were named National Merit Scholarship finalists in 2006-07.
- Average ACT score was 24.1 for the '06-'07 school year.
Shawnee Mission School District
- Ranked among the top 4 percent of school districts nationwide by Expansion Management Magazine.
- 28 students were named National Merit finalists and 55 students were named commended scholars by the National Merit Corporation.
- Average ACT score was 23.6 for the '06-'07 school year.
Olathe School District
- National Gold Medal (top) ranking from Expansion Management Magazine
- 17 National Blue Ribbon School Awards from the U.S. Department of Education — more than any other district in the state.
- Average ACT score was 23.1 for the '06-'07 school year.
Colleges/Universities
Overland Park and Johnson County have several 2-year colleges and 4-year colleges/universities.
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Johnson County Community College is one of the top community colleges in the country. Located in the heart of Overland Park, JCCC offers both credit and non-credit classes. Continuing Education and Community Services (CECS) offers more than 3,000 classes, seminars, programs and workshops every year. The Center for Business and Technology offers approximately 400 contract training courses on-site at local area businesses. |
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| University of Kansas Edwards Campus offers a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree completion programs. The KU Edwards Campus has been providing working adults in greater Kansas City with the necessary tools to further their careers. The campus has evolved into a metropolitan workforce development school, conveniently located in Overland Park. |
Overland Park is also home to several satellite campuses including:
In addition, Johnson County is home to other satellite campuses such as Pittsburg State University.