Kansas›Shawnee County›Topeka
Best Schools in Topeka, Kansas
Compare 41 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
41
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
21,180
Total Students
Across Topeka
15.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
41 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score14%
ELA Assessment Score17%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)18 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,578 students at Topeka High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Jardine Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2600 Sw 33Rd St, Topeka, KS 66611
2.2
Rating
Students
729
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
Logan Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
1124 Nw Lyman Rd, Topeka, KS 66608
2.2
Rating
Students
558
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
18%
Seaman High
publichighGrade 9-12
4850 Rochester Rd, Topeka, KS 66617
2.2
Rating
Students
1,190
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
25%
Scott Dual Language Magnet
publicelementaryPK-5
401 Se Market St, Topeka, KS 66607
2.2
Rating
Students
402
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
Topeka West High
publichighGrade 9-12
2001 Sw Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS 66604
2.1
Rating
Students
971
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
17%
State Street Elem
publicelementaryPK-5
500 Ne Sumner St, Topeka, KS 66616
2
Rating
Students
411
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Jardine Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2600 Sw 33Rd St, Topeka, KS 66611
2
Rating
Students
508
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
19%
Hope Street Charter Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 10-12
1900 Sw Hope Street, Topeka, KS 66604
2
Rating
Students
103
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Topeka High
publichighGrade 9-12
800 Sw 10Th St, Topeka, KS 66612
1.8
Rating
Students
1,578
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
14%
Quincy Elem
publicelementaryK-5
1500 Ne Quincy St, Topeka, KS 66608
1.7
Rating
Students
142
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Lowman Hill Elem
publicelementaryPK-5
1101 Sw Garfield Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
1.7
Rating
Students
294
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Chase Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2250 Ne State St, Topeka, KS 66616
1.3
Rating
Students
390
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
11%
Robinson Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1125 Sw 14Th St, Topeka, KS 66604
1.3
Rating
Students
361
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
12%
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School
publicelementaryPK-5
1301 Se Monroe St, Topeka, KS 66612
1
Rating
Students
447
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Highland Park High
publichighGrade 9-12
2424 Se California Ave, Topeka, KS 66605
1
Rating
Students
835
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
2%
Ross Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1400 Se 34Th St, Topeka, KS 66605
1
Rating
Students
563
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
8%
Eisenhower Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3305 Se Minnesota Ave, Topeka, KS 66605
1
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
7%
Avondale Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
200 Se 40Th St, Topeka, KS 66609
1
Rating
Students
23
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Highland Park Central
publicelementaryK-5
2717 Se Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605
1
Rating
Students
318
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Topeka Virtual School
publichighGrade 1-12
200 Se 40Th Street Terrace, Topeka, KS 66609
0
Rating
Students
384
Student-Teacher
128:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Topeka
Topeka, Kansas is home to 41 schools serving over 21,180 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Topeka, Kansas?
There are 41 schools in Topeka, serving 21,180 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Topeka?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Topeka include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Topeka?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Topeka is 15.6:1.