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Bloomberg Businessweek names Belle Plaine the sixth best place to raise children in the United States and the best place in Kansas.

Best Place to Raise Kids in Kansas: Belle Plaine

Nearby city: Wichita
Population: 1,556
Median family income: $74,463
Avg. school math score: 89.67 (State avg.: 85.95)
Avg. school reading score: 92.44 (State avg.: 88.88)

This small (pop. 1,556) suburb of Wichita is just under 30 miles from Wichita, which has a large manufacturing base. The aviation industry has a strong presence here, represented by Boeing, Cessna, Bombardier Learjet, and Raytheon, even though the economic downturn prompted job cuts. Health care is the area’s second-biggest industry. Belle Plaine prides itself on its “excellent schools” and “quality people,” according to the town’s website. One of the high points of the year is the annual Tulip Time Festival, which is held in the spring and attracts visitors from across the state for two days of arts and crafts, food, entertainment, and sports.Of the 50 places on this list, Belle Plaine is the No. 6 best place in the U.S. to raise your kids.


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Welcome to Belle Plaine Schools USD #357!  Parents, family members, students, staff, and the public can use this site as an online resource for information about each of our schools, specific departments, the Board of Education, news events, and other valuable resources.  Whether you are new to our community or are a life-long Belle Plaine resident, I encourage you to find out more about our school district. 

All USD #357 schools are fully accredited and have met Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) guidelines since the state instituted this measurement.  Our school district is proud to offer a comprehensive educational program for students from PreK through twelfth grade in addition to many co-curricular activities.  We are fortunate to have quality schools, talented and innovative principals, teachers and support staff, and a strong commitment from parents and patrons that support the school system.

 In closing, please allow me to share my gratitude to you for taking the time to visit the school’s web-site.  It is my goal that we continue to provide a fulfilling and successful educational experience for our students.  Should you have questions, please don’t hesitate to
call any time at (620) 488-2288.    

Many Thanks, 




Dr. Rose Kane