Topeka Public Schools School District
School District · Topeka, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
26
14 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,935
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
26
14 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,935
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Topeka Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Topeka Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Whitson Elem
Topeka · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jardine Elementary
Topeka · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
State Street Elem
Topeka · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#160 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,935
+$2,681 vs Kansas median
District size
12,601 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Topeka Public Schools ranks #160 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Topeka Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Whitson Elem (8.6/10), Jardine Elementary (7.8/10), and State Street Elem (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Topeka Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Topeka Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitson Elem | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Jardine Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | State Street Elem | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Mccarter Elem | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Scott Dual Language Magnet | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Marjorie French Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Lowman Hill Elem | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Meadows Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Quincy Elem | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Landon Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Topeka Public Schools
Topeka Public Schools is a Topeka, Kansas school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 12,601 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $17,935 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Topeka Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Whitson Elem, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Topeka Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 33.4% and ELA proficiency of 36.6%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Topeka Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Topeka Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Topeka Public Schools
26 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Topeka
- Total Enrollment
- 12,601
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,022
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Topeka Public Schools?
Topeka Public Schools has 26 schools in total — 14 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Topeka Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Topeka Public Schools is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Topeka Public Schools?
Topeka Public Schools spends $17,935 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Topeka Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Topeka Public Schools is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Topeka Public Schools?
Whitson Elem is the highest-rated school in Topeka Public Schools with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Topeka Public Schools?
Across schools in Topeka Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Topeka Public Schools compare to other districts in Kansas?
Topeka Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 26 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.6%
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Compare Topeka Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
- Leavenworth (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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