For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 485 students in 66606, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 66606, KS are Capital City and Landon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 66606 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in 66606, KS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66606, KS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capital City
(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
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Landon Middle 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
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 66606, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 66606, KS include Capital City and Landon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 66606?
2 public middle schools are located in 66606.
What is the racial composition of students in 66606?
66606 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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