Best Schools in Topeka, KS
Topeka, KS has a total of 71 schools including 18 high schools, 11 middle schools and 42 elementary schools. A total of 31,697 students attend Topeka, KS schools. On average, schools in Topeka score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Topeka meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Topeka, KS
Topeka, KS has 18 high schools with 10,828 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Topeka score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Topeka don't meet expectations.
1. Washburn Rural High
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Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1884 Students
2. Silver Lake Jr-sr High
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Silver Lake • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students
3. Shawnee Heights High
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Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
4. Jefferson West High
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Jefferson West • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
5. Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School
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Mission Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
6. Capital City
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Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 67 Students
7. Seaman High
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Seaman • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1239 Students
8. Rossville Jr.-sr. High School
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Kaw Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students
9. Perry Lecompton High
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Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
10. Hope Street Charter Academy
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Topeka Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
Best Middle Schools in Topeka, KS
Topeka, KS has 11 middle schools with 5,194 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Topeka score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Topeka don't meet expectations.
1. Washburn Rural Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 943 Students
2. Jefferson West Middle
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Jefferson West • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 262 Students
3. Shawnee Heights Middle
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Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 538 Students
4. Perry-lecompton Middle
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Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 207 Students
5. Seaman Middle School
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Seaman • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 585 Students
6. Marjorie French Middle School
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Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
7. Landon Middle School
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Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
8. Jardine Middle School
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Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
9. Robinson Middle School
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Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
10. Chase Middle School
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Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Topeka, KS
Topeka, KS has 42 elementary schools with 15,675 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Topeka score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Topeka meet expectations.
1. Silver Lake Elem
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Silver Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
2. Elmont Elem
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Seaman • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 324 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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Jefferson West • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
5. West Indianola Elem
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Seaman • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 426 Students
6. Farley Elementary
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Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 621 Students
7. Indian Hills Elementary
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Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 474 Students
8. Lecompton Elem
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Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 289 Students
9. North Fairview
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Seaman • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 305 Students
10. Wanamaker Elem
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Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Topeka, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Topeka, KS has a total population of 163,461 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 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 Topeka, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Topeka, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Topeka, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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