For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 287 students in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Topeka, KS.
The top-ranked public school in Elmhurst is Lowman Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Elmhurst, Topeka, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Elmhurst, Topeka, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowman Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Sw Garfield Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 235-7060
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 235-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Topeka, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Topeka, KS include Lowman Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Topeka?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Topeka.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Topeka?
the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Topeka 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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