Topeka Schools

Topeka Schools are consistent high performers in the State of Kansas. The students show excellent performances in examinations like state level Kansas State Assessments (KSA) in areas like Reading and Maths. There are 49 Elementary Schools, 24 Middle Schools and 11 High Schools. Public Schools are 51 in number while there are 15 Private Schools.

Topeka Schools are divided into three school districts-

• Auburn Washburn



• Seaman



• Topeka Public Schools

The good Topeka Schools have low Teacher: Student ratio which enables teachers to pay more attention of the needs of the students. Most schools encourage parental involvement in academic plans. The student demographics show a majority of White Americans whereas Hispanic students are lowest in numbers.

Some of the Top Rated Topeka Public Schools are-

• Pleasant Hill Elementary School
  5830 N W Topeka Ave, Topeka, KS 66617
  Phone: (785) 286-8510
  
  
• With 300 students, the school scores high on the Kansas State Assessments (KSA). Third Grade students scored 100% on Reading and Math assessments, against the state averages of 79% and 81%. Grade 4 students scored 98% on Reading where the state average was 98% and 97% on Math where the state average was 81%. Grade 5 students also scored high 97% in both assessments against state averages of 77% for Reading and 79% for Math.

Sixth graders also have consistently high scores with 96% in both subjects, against state averages of 78% for Reading and 74% in Math. Female students performed better in Reading while Male students did better in Math. The teacher to student ratio is 1:16 which is on the higher side when compared to the state average. 16% of the students qualify for the free lunch program implying the more or less affluent status of the school.


• Washburn Rural Middle School
  5620 SW 61st, Topeka, KS 66619
  Phone: (785) 339-4300
  
  
• This Middle school has 807 students and 2 grades, 7 and 8. Grade 7 students scored 92% on Reading where the state average was 79% and 82% on Math where the state average was 70%. Eighth Graders scored 93% on Reading where the state average was 77% and 87% on Maths where the state average was 67%. Female students scored high on Reading skills and male students did well on Math. The teacher to student ratio is 1:12 which on the lower side when compared to the state average.
  
  
• Washburn Rural High School
  5900 SW 61 st Street, Topeka, KS 66619
  Phone: (785) 339-4100
  The Washburn High School has 1635 students and 4 grades from 9 to 12. Students performed very well on the Kansas State Assessments (KSA). Tenth Grade students scored 72% against the state average of 58% in Math and the Eleventh Graders scored 84% in Reading against the State average of 77%. Female students performed better in Math while male students topped Reading scores. The teacher to student ratio is 1:15 which is on the higher side when compared to the state average.