Best traditional public schools in Topeka Public Schools (2025)
District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 22 schools in Topeka Public Schools, Kansas. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kansas.
- 155McCarter ElemTopeka · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 401 students
- 250McEachron ElemTopeka · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 422 students
- 340Randolph ElemTopeka · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 346 students
- 439McClure ElemTopeka · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 301 students
- 538Whitson ElemTopeka · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 416 students
- 631Jardine ElementaryTopeka · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 729 students
- 731Landon Middle SchoolTopeka · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 828State Street ElemTopeka · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 411 students
- 928Marjorie French Middle SchoolTopeka · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 480 students
- 1028Topeka West HighTopeka · Public High18% Math proficiency · 971 students
- 1125Topeka HighTopeka · Public High18% Math proficiency · 1,578 students
- 1225Robinson Middle SchoolTopeka · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 1325Lowman Hill ElemTopeka · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 294 students
- 1425Jardine Middle SchoolTopeka · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 508 students
- 1523Chase Middle SchoolTopeka · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 1623Scott Dual Language MagnetTopeka · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 402 students
- 1722Quincy ElemTopeka · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 142 students
- 1822Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet SchoolTopeka · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 447 students
- 1920Ross ElementaryTopeka · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 563 students
- 2018Eisenhower Middle SchoolTopeka · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 440 students
- 2117Highland Park CentralTopeka · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 318 students
- 2216Highland Park HighTopeka · Public High9% Math proficiency · 835 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McCarter Elem Topeka · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 401 |
| 2 | McEachron Elem Topeka · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 422 |
| 3 | Randolph Elem Topeka · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 39.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 4 | McClure Elem Topeka · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 38.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 301 |
| 5 | Whitson Elem Topeka · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 416 |
| 6 | Jardine Elementary Topeka · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.1 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 729 |
| 7 | Landon Middle School Topeka · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.7 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 8 | State Street Elem Topeka · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.0 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 411 |
| 9 | Marjorie French Middle School Topeka · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.8 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 480 |
| 10 | Topeka West High Topeka · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 27.6 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 971 |
| 11 | Topeka High Topeka · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 1,578 |
| 12 | Robinson Middle School Topeka · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.7 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 13 | Lowman Hill Elem Topeka · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 294 |
| 14 | Jardine Middle School Topeka · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.5 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 508 |
| 15 | Chase Middle School Topeka · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.1 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 16 | Scott Dual Language Magnet Topeka · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.7 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 402 |
| 17 | Quincy Elem Topeka · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 22.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 142 |
| 18 | Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School Topeka · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 447 |
| 19 | Ross Elementary Topeka · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.6 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 20 | Eisenhower Middle School Topeka · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.9 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 21 | Highland Park Central Topeka · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 16.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 318 |
| 22 | Highland Park High Topeka · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.4 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 835 |
McCarter Elem in Topeka leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Topeka Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 55.3. Of the 22 schools shown, 22 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Kansas traditional public schools rankings, every school on the Topeka Public Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best public school in Topeka Public Schools?
McCarter Elem in Topeka, Kansas ranks first among traditional public schools in Topeka Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 55.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 401).
How are traditional public schools in Topeka Public Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.