Best Schools in Shawnee County, KS
Shawnee County, KS has 73 public schools (14 high, 12 middle, 42 elementary) serving 32,742 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Shawnee County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shawnee County, KS
The top high schools in Shawnee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silver Lake Jr-sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Lake • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students
2. Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mission Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
3. Seaman High
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Projected Test Scores
Seaman • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1239 Students
4. Washburn Rural High
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Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1884 Students
5. Rossville Jr.-sr. High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kaw Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students
6. St. Marys Junior Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Kaw Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 Students
7. Jefferson West High
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson West • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
8. Shawnee Heights High
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Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
9. Topeka West High
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Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students
10. Topeka High
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Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1514 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shawnee County, KS
The top middle schools in Shawnee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson West Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson West • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Shawnee Heights Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 538 Students
3. Washburn Rural Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 943 Students
4. Seaman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaman • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 585 Students
5. Carbondale Attendance Center
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Santa Fe Trail • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 392 Students
6. Pauline South Intermediate
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Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 299 Students
7. Landon Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
8. Marjorie French Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
9. Robinson Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
10. Jardine Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shawnee County, KS
The top elementary schools in Shawnee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silver Lake Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
2. Mater Dei Catholic School
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Mater Dei Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 163 Students
3. Jay Shideler Elementary
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Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 567 Students
4. Jefferson West Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson West • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
5. North Fairview
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Projected Test Scores
Seaman • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 305 Students
6. Elmont Elem
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Projected Test Scores
Seaman • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 324 Students
7. St Marys Elem
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Projected Test Scores
Kaw Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 259 Students
8. Indian Hills Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 474 Students
9. Farley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 621 Students
10. West Indianola Elem
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Projected Test Scores
Seaman • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 426 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shawnee County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shawnee County, KS has a total population of 178,909 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shawnee County, 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 Shawnee County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shawnee County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shawnee County, 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 Shawnee County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shawnee County, KS
How many schools are in Shawnee County, KS?
Shawnee County, KS has 73 public schools: 14 high schools, 12 middle schools and 42 elementary schools, serving 32,742 students in total.
How do schools in Shawnee County perform on state tests?
On average, 73 schools in Shawnee County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Shawnee County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shawnee County?
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: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Shawnee County
7 places in Shawnee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (4)
- Topeka Public Schools (26 schools)
- Auburn-Washburn (9 schools)
- Seaman (7 schools)
- Shawnee Heights (6 schools)