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 Score38%
ELA Assessment Score38%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)19 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 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 1,878 students at Washburn Rural High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Elmont Elem
publicmiddleK-6
6432 Nw Elmont Rd, Topeka, KS 66618
6
Rating
Students
303
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
62%
Jay Shideler Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
4948 Sw Wanamaker, Topeka, KS 66610
5.5
Rating
Students
492
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
55%
North Fairview
publicmiddleK-6
1941 Ne 39Th, Topeka, KS 66617
5.5
Rating
Students
278
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
57%
Indian Hills Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
7445 Sw 29Th, Topeka, KS 66614
4.8
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
48%
West Indianola Elem
publicmiddleK-6
4201 Nw Brickyard Rd, Topeka, KS 66618
4.7
Rating
Students
395
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
45%
Farley Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
6701 Sw 33Rd Street, Topeka, KS 66614
4.6
Rating
Students
596
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
43%
Wanamaker Elem
publicmiddlePK-6
6630 Sw 10Th, Topeka, KS 66615
4.4
Rating
Students
475
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
44%
Mcclure Elem
publicelementaryK-5
2529 Sw Chelsea Dr, Topeka, KS 66614
4.2
Rating
Students
301
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
47%
Mceachron Elem
publicelementaryPK-5
4433 Sw 29Th Terr, Topeka, KS 66614
4
Rating
Students
422
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Shawnee Heights Elem
publicmiddlePK-6
2410 Se Burton Dr, Topeka, KS 66605
4
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
39%
Whitson Elem
publicelementaryPK-5
1725 Sw Arnold Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
3.7
Rating
Students
416
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
32%
Mccarter Elem
publicelementaryPK-5
5512 Sw 16Th St, Topeka, KS 66604
3.7
Rating
Students
401
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
Northern Hills Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
5620 Nw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66617
3.3
Rating
Students
408
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
33%
Randolph Elem
publicelementaryPK-5
1400 Sw Randolph Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
3.2
Rating
Students
346
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Marjorie French Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5257 Sw 33Rd St, Topeka, KS 66614
2.8
Rating
Students
480
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
30%
Pauline Central Primary
publicelementaryPK-3
6625 Sw Westview, Topeka, KS 66619
2.7
Rating
Students
406
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
32%
Washburn Rural Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
5620 Sw 61St, Topeka, KS 66619
2.6
Rating
Students
966
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
28%
Washburn Rural High
publichighGrade 9-12
5900 Sw 61St, Topeka, KS 66619
2.6
Rating
Students
1,878
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
24%
Seaman Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
5530 Nw Topeka, Topeka, KS 66617
2.5
Rating
Students
560
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
23%
Landon Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
731 Sw Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS 66606
2.3
Rating
Students
430
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
20%
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.