For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 326 students in the neighborhood of Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS.
The top-ranked public school in Central Highland Park is Highland Park Central. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Central
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2717 Se Illinois Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-7000
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-7000
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Highland Park, Topeka, KS include Highland Park Central.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Highland Park, Topeka?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Highland Park, Topeka.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Highland Park, Topeka?
the neighborhood of Central Highland Park, Topeka public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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