For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 988 students in the neighborhood of Highland Crest, Topeka, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Highland Crest are Ross Elementary School and Eisenhower Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Crest, Topeka, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (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 Highland Crest, Topeka, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Se 34th St
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6280
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6280
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3305 Se Minnesota Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6160
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6160
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Crest, Topeka, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Crest, Topeka, KS include Ross Elementary School and Eisenhower Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Crest, Topeka?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Crest, Topeka.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Crest, Topeka?
the neighborhood of Highland Crest, 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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