Lawrence, KS · School Districts
School Districts Near Lawrence, Kansas
For most buyers in 66047 and 66049, schooling is one of the top three decision factors. This guide covers USD 497 (Lawrence Public Schools), which serves all of Lawrence, plus nearby districts for buyers considering surrounding communities.
USD 497
Lawrence Public Schools
The primary school district serving all of Lawrence, KS
USD 497, Lawrence Public Schools, serves the entire city of Lawrence, Kansas, all four residential zip codes: 66044 (Downtown & North Lawrence), 66046 (East & Southeast), 66047 (Southwest), and 66049 (West/Northwest). With eleven elementary schools, four middle schools, and two comprehensive high schools, USD 497 is one of the larger districts in Kansas and consistently draws buyers to Lawrence from across the region.
- ✓Two comprehensive high schools, Free State and Lawrence High
- ✓Four middle schools serving different areas of the city
- ✓Eleven elementary schools providing neighborhood-based attendance zones
- ✓Strong extracurricular programs including music, athletics, and STEM
- ✓Proximity to the University of Kansas creates a well-resourced community
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School
Grades 6-8
1400 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044School website →High Schools
Alternative Programs
Kennedy Early Childhood Center
Grades Birth-PreK
2105 Harper Street, Lawrence, KS 66046School website →USD 497 attendance boundaries are reviewed and may change. Always verify your specific address assignment with the district at usd497.org or (785) 832-5000 before purchasing a home based on school boundaries.
Neighboring School Districts
Buyers considering communities just outside Lawrence should review these nearby districts.
USD 343
Perry-Lecompton Schools
Small-district schooling northwest of Lawrence
USD 343 serves Perry and Lecompton, small towns northwest of Lawrence, plus rural portions of Douglas County. Homebuyers drawn to acreage properties on the nort…
Explore Perry-Lecompton Schools →USD 348
Baldwin City Schools
A well-regarded small district south of Lawrence
USD 348 serves Baldwin City, a small community about 15 miles south of Lawrence along U.S. 56. Buyers looking for a smaller-town environment while staying close…
Explore Baldwin City Schools →USD 436
Eudora Schools
A growing small-city district east of Lawrence
USD 436 serves Eudora, a fast-growing community about 10 miles east of Lawrence along K-10. Buyers who work in Lawrence or Kansas City and want newer, more affo…
Explore Eudora Schools →
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