For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 880 students in the neighborhood of West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in West Southwest 2 are Wanamaker Elementary School and Mccarter Elementary 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wanamaker Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6630 Sw 10th
Topeka, KS 66615
(785) 339-4800
Topeka, KS 66615
(785) 339-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Southwest 2, Topeka, KS include Wanamaker Elementary School and Mccarter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Southwest 2, Topeka?
2 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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