Best Schools in Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS
Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS has 13 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,855 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Southwest Topeka meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS
The top high schools in Southwest Topeka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washburn Rural High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1884 Students
2. Topeka West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students
Best Middle Schools in Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS
The top middle schools in Southwest Topeka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washburn Rural Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 943 Students
2. Marjorie French Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS
The top elementary schools in Southwest Topeka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jay Shideler Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 567 Students
2. Indian Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 474 Students
3. Farley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 621 Students
4. Wanamaker Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students
5. Christ The King School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christ The King School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 225 Students
6. Mccarter Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
7. Mcclure Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students
8. Mceachron Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
9. Topeka Adventist School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Adventist School • Private • Grades 2 - 7 • 8 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS has a total population of 13,160 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Southwest Topeka, Topeka, 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 Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Southwest Topeka, Topeka, 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 Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS
How many schools are in Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS?
Southwest Topeka, Topeka, KS has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,855 students in total.
How do schools in Southwest Topeka perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Southwest Topeka score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Southwest Topeka meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southwest Topeka?
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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