For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,617 students in 66605, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 146 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 66605, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 66605, KS are Shawnee Heights Elementary School, Highland Park Central and Highland Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66605 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 66605, KS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66605, KS Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Heights Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2410 Se Burton Dr
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 357-5400
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 357-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 451 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Highland Park Central
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2717 Se Illinois Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-7000
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-7000
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2424 Se California Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6000
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 852 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Se 34th St
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6280
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6280
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3305 Se Minnesota Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6160
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6160
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
66605, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
455 Se Golf Park Blvd
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6230
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6230
Grades: PK-4
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 66605, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 66605, KS include Shawnee Heights Elementary School, Highland Park Central and Highland Park High School.
How many public schools are located in 66605, KS?
5 public schools are located in 66605, KS.
What percentage of students in 66605, KS go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 66605, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66605, KS?
66605, KS public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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