For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,450 students in Stilwell, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Stilwell, KS are Cedar Hills Elementary School, Blue River Elementary School and Pleasant Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stilwell, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Stilwell have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stilwell, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9100 W. 165th St.
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-3300
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-3300
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Blue River Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5101 W. 163rd Terrace
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-6000
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-6000
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Ridge Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 W. 165th St.
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-5700
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Valley High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6001 W. 159th St.
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-4800
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,405 students
Rank: #55.
Stilwell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6410 W. 199th St.
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-7300
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-7300
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #66.
Blue Valley West High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16200 Antioch Road
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-3700
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: #77.
Blue Valley Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5001 W. 163rd Terrace
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-5100
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913) 239-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stilwell, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Stilwell, KS include Cedar Hills Elementary School, Blue River Elementary School and Pleasant Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Stilwell?
7 public schools are located in Stilwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Stilwell?
Stilwell public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stilwell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stilwell include: Stilwell Elementary School vs. Cedar Hills Elementary School, Blue Valley West High School vs. Blue Valley High School, Cedar Hills Elementary School vs. Stilwell Elementary School
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