For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public elementary schools serving 13,642 students in Topeka, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Topeka, KS are Elmont Elementary School, North Fairview and Jay Shideler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Topeka, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Topeka have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Topeka, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6432 Nw Elmont Rd
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 286-8450
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 286-8450
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
North Fairview
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1941 Ne 39th
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8500
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8500
Grades: K-6
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Jay Shideler Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4948 Sw Wanamaker
Topeka, KS 66610
(785) 339-4600
Topeka, KS 66610
(785) 339-4600
Grades: K-6
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7445 Sw 29th
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 339-4500
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 339-4500
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
West Indianola Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Nw Brickyard Rd
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 286-8550
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 286-8550
Grades: K-6
| 438 students
Rank: #66.
Farley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6701 Sw 33rd Street
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 408-8300
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 408-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 624 students
Rank: #77.
Wanamaker Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6630 Sw 10th
Topeka, KS 66615
(785) 339-4800
Topeka, KS 66615
(785) 339-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
Rank: #88.
Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2529 Sw Chelsea Dr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4340
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1010.
Shawnee Heights Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2410 Se Burton Dr
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 357-5400
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 357-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #1111.
Mccarter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5512 Sw 16th St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4660
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1212.
Whitson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1725 Sw Arnold Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4570
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1313.
Northern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5620 Nw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-2992
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-2992
Grades: K-6
| 419 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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
| 426 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Sw Randolph Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4480
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4480
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #1616.
Stout Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Sw College Ave
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4710
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4710
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #1717.
Marjorie French Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5257 Sw 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4150
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #1818.
Pauline Central Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Sw Westview
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4700
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4700
Grades: PK-3
| 405 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Jardine Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Sw 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3000
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Se Market St
Topeka, KS 66607
(785) 235-7480
Topeka, KS 66607
(785) 235-7480
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #2121.
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
Rank: #2222.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Nw Lyman Rd
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8700
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8700
Grades: PK-6
| 592 students
Rank: #2323.
State Street Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ne Sumner St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #2424.
Jardine Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Sw 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 274-6330
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 274-6330
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Lowman Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Sw Garfield Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 235-7060
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 235-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Quincy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Ne Quincy St
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 235-7420
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 235-7420
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #2727.
Robinson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Sw 14th St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 295-3770
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 295-3770
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #2828.
Chase Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Ne State St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 295-3840
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 295-3840
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #2929.
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Se Monroe St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 235-7330
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 235-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #3030.
Avondale Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Se 40th St
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8250
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8250
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #3131.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
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
| 532 students
Rank: #3232.
Highland Park Central
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2717 Se Illinois Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-7000
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #3333.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
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
| 427 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Se 40th Street Terrace
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8350
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8350
Grades: K-12
| 403 students
Topeka, 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
2000 Nw Clay
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8750
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8750
Grades: K-6
| 247 students
Forbes Field Bldg 379
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 862-7840
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 862-7840
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4303 Ne Indian Creek Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8470
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8470
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
1430 Nw 25th Street
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 354-9798
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 354-9798
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
200 Se 40th St
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 274-6440
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 274-6440
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1900 Sw Hope St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1020 Ne Forest Ave
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7110
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7110
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
2032 North Kansas
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8770
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8770
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3601 Sw 31st St
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4390
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4390
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
5620 N Topeka Ave
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Grades: 7-9
| 473 students
5830 N W Topeka Ave
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8510
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8510
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
2331 Sw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3960
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3960
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
3421 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8530
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8530
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
1600 Sw 34th St
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4620
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4620
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
1155 Sw Seabrook Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4530
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4530
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Topeka, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Topeka, KS include Elmont Elementary School, North Fairview and Jay Shideler Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Topeka?
34 public elementary schools are located in Topeka.
What is the racial composition of students in Topeka?
Topeka public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Topeka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Topeka include: Logan Elementary School vs. North Fairview, Wanamaker Elementary School vs. Indian Hills Elementary School, Robinson Middle School vs. Landon Middle School
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