For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,320 students in 66606, KS (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,104 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 66606, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 66606, KS are Capital City, Meadows Elementary School and Landon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66606 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66606, KS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66606, KS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capital City
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sw Tuffy Kellog Dr
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 295-3600
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 295-3600
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Landon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
731 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 438-4220
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 438-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Avondale Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 East Circle Drive South
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 274-6400
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 274-6400
Grades: K-12
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 66606, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 66606, KS include Capital City, Meadows Elementary School and Landon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 66606?
4 public schools are located in 66606.
What percentage of students in 66606 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 66606 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66606?
66606 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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