Best Schools in 66605, KS
66605, KS has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,084 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 66605 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 66605, KS
The top high schools in 66605, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shawnee Heights High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
2. Topeka High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1514 Students
3. Highland Park High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 857 Students
Best Middle Schools in 66605, KS
The top middle schools in 66605, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shawnee Heights Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 538 Students
2. Jardine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
3. Eisenhower Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 66605, KS
The top elementary schools in 66605, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tecumseh South Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 492 Students
2. Tecumseh North Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 470 Students
3. Shawnee Heights Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 444 Students
4. Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
5. St Matthew Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Matthew Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 162 Students
6. Highland Park Central
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
7. Ross Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 66605, KS
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
66605, KS has a total population of 19,478 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 66605, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 66605, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 66605, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 66605, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 66605, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 66605, KS
How many schools are in 66605, KS?
66605, KS has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,084 students in total.
How do schools in 66605 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 66605 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 66605 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 66605?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations