Kansas City Kansas Unified School District 500 is the largest school district in Wyandotte County and the fifth largest in the state of Kansas, with over 22,000 enrolled students. Offering a variety of educational and support services, the district is home to 4 Early Childhood Centers, 28 Elementary Schools, 7 Middle Schools, 5 High Schools, and 6 Alternative Schools/Programs. With a highly diverse student body, the district caters to a wide range of ethnicities and languages, with over 65 languages spoken and represented throughout the entire district.

Special programs offered by the district include Diploma +, Early Childhood Centers, Parents as Teachers, Kidzone, athletics and activities, gifted and talented programs, and truancy services. KCKPS has won several awards and accolades, including the 2021 National ESEA Distinguished School award and being named as one of the top 10 school districts in the nation. With a mission to inspire excellence in every grown-up, every child, every day, KCKPS is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and top-quality education for all.