For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,458 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 31%), 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66617, KS Public Schools (2025)
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 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 1,179 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
66617, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4303 Ne Indian Creek Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8470
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8470
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
5620 N Topeka Ave
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Gr: 7-9 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
5830 N W Topeka Ave
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8510
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8510
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
3421 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8530
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8530
Gr: K-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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 39% (majority Hispanic).
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