For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,436 students in 66617, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in 66617, KS are North Fairview, Northern Hills Elementary School and Seaman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66617 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66617, KS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66617, KS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Fairview
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1941 Ne 39th
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8500
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8500
Gr: K-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Northern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5620 Nw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-2992
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-2992
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Seaman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Nw Topeka
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Gr: 7-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Seaman High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8300
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 66617, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in 66617, KS include North Fairview, Northern Hills Elementary School and Seaman Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 66617?
4 public schools are located in 66617.
What is the racial composition of students in 66617?
66617 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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