For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,331 students in the neighborhood of West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS.
The top ranked public schools in West Southwest 2 are Wanamaker Elementary School, Mccarter Elementary School and Landon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wanamaker Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6630 Sw 10th
Topeka, KS 66615
(785) 339-4800
Topeka, KS 66615
(785) 339-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Mccarter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5512 Sw 16th St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4660
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Landon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
731 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 438-4220
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 438-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS include Wanamaker Elementary School, Mccarter Elementary School and Landon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Southwest 2, Topeka?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Southwest 2, Topeka.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Southwest 2, Topeka?
the neighborhood of West Southwest 2, Topeka public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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