<p>Blue Valley Schools in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City area) are very
highly rated. Overland Park is often seen at the top of lists of “Best Places to Raise a Family.” No beaches, but lots of pools, parks, bike trails and kids’ sports programs. Reasonable cost of living. Very clean, safe area.</p>
<p>Fayetteville, Arkansas (university town) has excellent public schools. They always seem to crank out a lot of National Merit finalists every year. The area is very scenic–lakes, hills, etc. 4 seasons, but winters are mild.</p>
<p>I’d say that most of the upper middle class suburbs of big cities across the country have good public schools–just ask anyone from that state/city and they can tell you which districts have the best reputations.</p>