For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 430 students in 66606, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 950 private students). 31% of all K-12 students in 66606, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 66606, KS are Meadows Elementary School, Capital City and Landon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66606 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66606, KS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66606, KS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Gr: PK-5
Rank: #22.
Capital City
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Sw Tuffy Kellog Dr
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 295-3600
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 295-3600
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33.
Landon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
731 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 438-4220
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 438-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 66606, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in 66606, KS include Meadows Elementary School, Capital City and Landon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 66606?
3 public schools are located in 66606.
What percentage of students in 66606 go to public school?
31% of all K-12 students in 66606 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66606?
66606 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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