For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 852 students in the neighborhood of East Topeka, Topeka, KS.
The top-ranked public school in East Topeka is Highland Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Topeka, 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 79% 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 East Topeka, Topeka, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2424 Se California Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6000
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Topeka, Topeka, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Topeka, Topeka, KS include Highland Park High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Topeka, Topeka?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Topeka, Topeka.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Topeka, Topeka?
the neighborhood of East Topeka, Topeka public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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