So recently found out my wife's job is most likely relocating to Kansas City (actually Overland Park). Luckily I will be able to work "remotely" from home but we are struggling on where to live in KC. We have been living on the west side of Des Moines proper since moving from the Twin Cities in 2006 and love the old charm and character of the neighborhoods, access to trails and the ease of getting downtown.
We have 3 kids (2nd grader, Kindergartener and a 3 year old) so schools are our #1 priority. But we want the same type of neighborhood that we are in now (pre 1930 house). After some research and talking to some people, we keyed in on the neighborhoods Waldo and Brookside and surrrounding area.
But they are all in the KC public school system and everything I've read says that the school district sucks. And I understand most inner city public schools do, but there always seems to be a pocket where the actual schools are good. (EG: Des Moines Public overall has a bad rep compared to the 'burbs but have highly rated schools like Hubbell, Hanawalt and Greenwood Elementaries)
So am I missing something on the KC schools or do they all suck?
What other cities/towns have the older neighborhoods that I am looking for?
We have little desire to live in a newer subdivision or rambler style neighborhoods.
TIA
We have 3 kids (2nd grader, Kindergartener and a 3 year old) so schools are our #1 priority. But we want the same type of neighborhood that we are in now (pre 1930 house). After some research and talking to some people, we keyed in on the neighborhoods Waldo and Brookside and surrrounding area.
But they are all in the KC public school system and everything I've read says that the school district sucks. And I understand most inner city public schools do, but there always seems to be a pocket where the actual schools are good. (EG: Des Moines Public overall has a bad rep compared to the 'burbs but have highly rated schools like Hubbell, Hanawalt and Greenwood Elementaries)
So am I missing something on the KC schools or do they all suck?
What other cities/towns have the older neighborhoods that I am looking for?
We have little desire to live in a newer subdivision or rambler style neighborhoods.
TIA