Best Public Schools in Stilwell, KS

Summary:

The city of Stilwell, Kansas is home to two notable schools: Blue Valley High and Stilwell Elementary. Both schools are part of the highly-ranked Blue Valley school district, which is the 4th best district out of 264 in the state.

Blue Valley High stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently ranking among the top 10 high schools in Kansas with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with over 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Blue Valley High maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. In contrast, while Stilwell Elementary is a strong-performing school with a 4-star rating, it does not stand out as much as its high school counterpart, though it still ranks in the top 20% of Kansas elementary schools.

The data reveals some interesting differences between the two schools. Blue Valley High has a larger enrollment of 1,405 students, while Stilwell Elementary has 253 students. Additionally, Stilwell Elementary spends nearly $5,000 more per student than Blue Valley High. Despite these differences, both schools demonstrate strong academic performance and are providing a high-quality education to the students of Stilwell, Kansas.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blue Valley High	Public	9-12	6001 W. 159th St.	Stilwell	66085	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-4800	1,396	93	15.0	12.1%	998 (71.5%)	59 (4.2%)	95 (6.8%)	165 (11.8%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (5.1%)	96.5	10^th of 332 public high schools	97.0%		93.3	9^th of 318 public high schools	97.2%	1				64.9	64.9				63.7	63.7			$12,783	$506	$12,277
Stilwell Elementary	Public	K-5	6410 W. 199th St.	Stilwell	66085	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-7300	266	22	12.1	12.4%	238 (89.5%)	5 (1.9%)	13 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.0%)	81.1	102^nd of 656 public elementary schools	84.5%		80.4	104^th of 653 public elementary schools	84.1%	2	76.1	66.7	80.0		74.8	58.7	65.1	39.3		53.1	62.5	62.5	$15,623	$1,131	$14,493

Cities Near Stilwell

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Overland Park	1.65 mi	47	37^th
Olathe	4.43 mi	54	91^st
Spring Hill	5.19 mi	8	122^nd
Leawood	7.2 mi	6	2^nd
Louisburg	10.9 mi	6	10^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.