For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 815 students in the neighborhood of Oakland, Topeka, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Oakland are State Street Elementary School and Chase Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oakland, Topeka, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Oakland, Topeka, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
State Street Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ne Sumner St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Chase Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Ne State St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 295-3840
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 295-3840
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oakland, Topeka, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oakland, Topeka, KS include State Street Elementary School and Chase Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakland, Topeka?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakland, Topeka.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oakland, Topeka?
the neighborhood of Oakland, Topeka public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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