Blue Valley School District Among Best School Districts in the U.S.

When deciding whether or not a community is a good place to raise a family, educational opportunities for children will always be a big factor for parents. Fortunately, Kansas City and its wealthiest suburb, Overland Park, have some of the best school districts in the U.S., including Blue Valley School District. 

The region’s continuous influx of families has a lot to do with the region’s impressive record when it comes to education. At Bluhawk, that means we can thank these desirable districts for fostering an incredible sense of community and increasing the area’s potential for further economic investment.

Elite Education Attracts Families from Across the U.S.

Five. That’s how many consecutive years Overland Park has topped WalletHub.com’s “Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family” list. It has actually been ranked #1 on that list (which compares 180 cities across 47 key metrics) a total of six times. And, this past year, Overland Park ranked #11 overall in the “Education & Child Care” metric.

Last year, U.S. News & World Report ranked 70 Kansas City-area public schools among the country’s best, 52 of which were newcomers to the rankings. That indicates a clear upward trend that bodes well for local businesses, as well as current and future area families.

Quick Facts About Blue Valley School District

Blue Valley School District has received numerous accolades over the years for academic achievement. Recently, Niche released its 2020 “Best Schools in America” rankings, and Blue Valley holds the top spot in three categories: Best Places to Teach in Kansas, Districts with the Best Teachers in Kansas and Best School Districts in Kansas. 

These quick facts, stats and accolades show how well-rounded the Blue Valley School District is, making it one of the best school districts in the U.S.

• Blue Valley was named to Forbes “Best-in-State Employers” list, ranking #8 overall and #1 among K–12 school districts in the Kansas City metro area.
• In 2019, 54 high school seniors from the district were named National Merit Semifinalists.
• The district’s graduation rate is 96.6 percent.
• Blue Valley’s ACT composite average for 2019 graduates was a 25.2 with approximately 90% of graduates taking the test. The state average was a 21.2. 
• The Blue Valley average SAT score was 1315 of a possible 1600. The Kansas average was 1241, and the national average was 1068.
• The only two Kansas schools identified as exemplars by The Partnership for 21st Century Learning are in Blue Valley School District: Wolf Springs Elementary (2019) and Blue Valley’s Center for Advanced Professional Studies (2016). The honor goes to schools that demonstrate exemplary 21st-century learning practices in preparing students for success in college, career and life.

Lease at Bluhawk—in One of the Best School Districts in the U.S.

The positive press that the Kansas City region, especially Blue Valley School District, has received in the last few years will only bring more families to the area. And it has certainly proved to recently relocated parents that they made the right decision. 

Leasing at Bluhawk will put your business in position to serve this booming, family-oriented community for years to come. As the community’s potential for growth continues to increase, so will your company’s capacity for success. If you’re interested in securing your spot at Bluhawk, don’t hesitate to contact us today!