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Best Schools in Topeka, KS
Topeka, KS has 71 public schools (13 high, 12 middle, 41 elementary) serving 31,914 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Topeka meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Topeka, KS
The top high schools in Topeka, 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
SchoolGrade
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. Jefferson West High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson West • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
7. Shawnee Heights High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
8. Topeka West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students
9. Perry Lecompton High
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Projected Test Scores
Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
10. Topeka High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1514 Students
Best Middle Schools in Topeka, KS
The top middle schools in Topeka, 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
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 538 Students
3. Washburn Rural Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
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. Perry-lecompton Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Perry Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 207 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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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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Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
10. Jardine Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Topeka Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Topeka, KS
The top elementary schools in Topeka, 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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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. Indian Hills Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 474 Students
8. Farley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Auburn Washburn • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 621 Students
9. West Indianola Elem
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Projected Test Scores
Seaman • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 426 Students
10. Wanamaker Elem
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Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Topeka, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Topeka, KS
How many schools are in Topeka, KS?
Topeka, KS has 71 public schools: 13 high schools, 12 middle schools and 41 elementary schools, serving 31,914 students in total.
How do schools in Topeka perform on state tests?
On average, 71 schools in Topeka score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Topeka meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 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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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Topeka
41 of 41 schools in Topeka carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 10C: 6D: 18F: 6
All 41 public schools we grade in Topeka. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (5)
Middle and junior high schools (8)
- Chase Middle School
- Eisenhower Middle School
- Jardine Middle School
- Landon Middle School
- Marjorie French Middle School
- Robinson Middle School
- Seaman Middle School
- Washburn Rural Middle School
Elementary and primary schools (21)
- Elmont Elem
- Farley Elementary
- Indian Hills Elementary
- Jardine Elementary
- Jay Shideler Elementary
- Logan Elementary
- Lowman Hill Elem
- Mccarter Elem
- Mcclure Elem
- Mceachron Elem
- Meadows Elementary
- Northern Hills Elementary
- Pauline Central Primary
- Quincy Elem
- Randolph Elem
- Ross Elementary
- Shawnee Heights Elem
- State Street Elem
- Wanamaker Elem
- West Indianola Elem
- Whitson Elem
Other schools and academies (7)
- Avondale Academy
- Capital City
- Highland Park Central
- Hope Street Charter Academy
- North Fairview
- Scott Dual Language Magnet
- Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School
Private schools (11)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- Cair Paravel Latin School
- Cair Paravel Latin School
- Christ The King School
- Hayden Catholic High School
- Heritage Christian School
- Mater Dei Catholic School
- Most Pure Heart Of Mary School
- St Matthew Catholic School
- Topeka Adventist School
- Topeka Collegiate School
- Topeka Lutheran School