For the 2025 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 22,038 students in Topeka, KS (there are , serving 2,347 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Topeka, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Topeka, KS are Jay Shideler Elementary School, Elmont Elementary School and North Fairview. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Topeka, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Topeka have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Topeka, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jay Shideler Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4948 Sw Wanamaker
Topeka, KS 66610
(785) 339-4600
Topeka, KS 66610
(785) 339-4600
Gr: K-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Elmont Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6432 Nw Elmont Rd
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 286-8450
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 286-8450
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
North Fairview
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1941 Ne 39th
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8500
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8500
Gr: K-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7445 Sw 29th
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 339-4500
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 339-4500
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Farley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6701 Sw 33rd Street
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 408-8300
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 408-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
West Indianola Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Nw Brickyard Rd
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 286-8550
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 286-8550
Gr: K-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Wanamaker Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6630 Sw 10th
Topeka, KS 66615
(785) 339-4800
Topeka, KS 66615
(785) 339-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Mceachron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4433 Sw 29th Terr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4430
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Shawnee Heights Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2410 Se Burton Dr
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 357-5400
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 357-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mccarter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5512 Sw 16th St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4660
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2529 Sw Chelsea Dr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4340
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Whitson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1725 Sw Arnold Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4570
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4570
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
Capital City
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Sw Tuffy Kellog Dr
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 295-3600
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 295-3600
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Sw Randolph Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4480
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4480
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
Northern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5620 Nw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-2992
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-2992
Gr: K-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1717.
Stout Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Sw College Ave
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4710
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4710
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1818.
Washburn Rural High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Sw 61st
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4100
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,885 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1919.
Washburn Rural Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5620 Sw 61st
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4300
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4300
Gr: 7-8 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
Marjorie French Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5257 Sw 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4150
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2121.
Lowman Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Sw Garfield Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 235-7060
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 235-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2222.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Nw Lyman Rd
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8700
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8700
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2323.
Pauline Central Primary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Sw Westview
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4700
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4700
Gr: PK-3 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2424.
State Street Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ne Sumner St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2525.
Landon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
731 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 438-4220
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 438-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Jardine Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Sw 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3000
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Se Market St
Topeka, KS 66607
(785) 235-7480
Topeka, KS 66607
(785) 235-7480
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Seaman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Nw Topeka
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Gr: 7-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2929.
Quincy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Ne Quincy St
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 235-7420
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 235-7420
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3030.
Jardine Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Sw 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 274-6330
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 274-6330
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3131.
Topeka West High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4000
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,009 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3232.
Seaman High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8300
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,179 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3333.
Topeka High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Sw 10th St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 295-3150
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 295-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,508 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3434.
Hope Street Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Sw Hope Street
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3535.
Robinson Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Sw 14th St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 295-3770
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 295-3770
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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Topeka, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
455 Se Golf Park Blvd
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6230
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6230
Gr: PK-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
2000 Nw Clay
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8750
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8750
Gr: K-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Forbes Field Bldg 379
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 862-7840
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 862-7840
Gr: 7-12
4303 Ne Indian Creek Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8470
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8470
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1430 Nw 25th Street
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 354-9798
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 354-9798
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
1020 Ne Forest Ave
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7110
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7110
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
3601 Sw 31st St
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4390
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4390
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
5620 N Topeka Ave
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Gr: 7-9 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
5830 N W Topeka Ave
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8510
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8510
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
2331 Sw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3960
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3960
Gr: Inquire with school
3421 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8530
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8530
Gr: K-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1600 Sw 34th St
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4620
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4620
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Topeka, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Topeka, KS include Jay Shideler Elementary School, Elmont Elementary School and North Fairview.
How many public schools are located in Topeka?
45 public schools are located in Topeka.
What percentage of students in Topeka go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Topeka are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Topeka?
Topeka public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Topeka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Topeka include: Seaman Middle School vs. Washburn Rural Middle School, Topeka High School vs. Topeka West High School, Wanamaker Elementary School vs. Indian Hills Elementary School
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