For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,904 students in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in West Southwest 3 are Mceachron Elementary School, Mcclure Elementary School and Topeka West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mceachron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4433 Sw 29th Terr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4430
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2529 Sw Chelsea Dr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4340
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4340
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Topeka West High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4000
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Hope Street Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Sw Hope Street
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Gr: 10-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS include Mceachron Elementary School, Mcclure Elementary School and Topeka West High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka?
the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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