District guide
Topeka Public Schools public schools
Parent-focused district context for Shawnee County, KS: school list, grade pathway, enrollment scale, profile links, and the local checks to make before using the district in a housing decision.
Direct answer for parents
What Topeka Public Schools tells you before choosing a home
Topeka Public Schools is listed with 26 public schools and 12,351 reported students in the current NCES file. Treat this as a district-level research page: it helps you understand scale, grade coverage, and school records, but it does not confirm the school assigned to a specific address.
The current district file lists 14 primary, 6 middle, 5 high, 1 other schools. Verify transition grades, feeder patterns, transfer policies, and program eligibility with the district.
26 district schools are associated with Shawnee County in the current file, about 49% of listed county schools. Confirm address-level assignment locally.
Grade pathway
District school mix by level
Use this section to separate elementary, middle, high, and other school records before comparing commute, programs, and assignment rules.
14
5,702 reported students
6
2,659 reported students
5
3,611 reported students
1
379 reported students
Parent checks for Topeka Public Schools
These are the local questions that matter after the public data narrows the field.
Confirm the assigned school
Use official attendance-zone or address lookup tools before assuming a school serves a home.
Check transition grades
Elementary choices can split into different middle or high school paths, especially in large districts.
Verify choice-program rules
Charter, magnet, virtual, and transfer options can require applications, lotteries, or eligibility checks.
Compare similar schools
Compare schools at the same level before treating enrollment, grade span, or school type as a quality signal.
School records
Largest listed schools in Topeka Public Schools
Sorted by reported enrollment. Profile links appear where SchoolsByCounty has generated an individual school page; listed-only records still preserve NCES grade, type, city, and enrollment fields.
| School | Level | Grades | City | Enrollment | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka High Regular | High | 9–12 | Topeka | 1,514 | Profile |
| Topeka West High Regular | High | 9–12 | Topeka | 1,085 | Profile |
| Highland Park High Regular | High | 9–12 | Topeka | 857 | Listed only |
| Jardine Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Topeka | 743 | Listed only |
| Ross Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Topeka | 558 | Listed only |
| Jardine Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Topeka | 542 | Listed only |
| Eisenhower Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Topeka | 486 | Listed only |
| Landon Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Topeka | 457 | Listed only |
| State Street Elem Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Topeka | 456 | Listed only |
| Whitson Elem Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Topeka | 450 | Listed only |
| Marjorie French Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Topeka | 436 | Listed only |
| Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Topeka | 420 | Listed only |
| McEachron Elem Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Topeka | 418 | Listed only |
| Meadows Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Topeka | 417 | Listed only |
| Scott Dual Language Magnet Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Topeka | 391 | Listed only |
| McCarter Elem Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Topeka | 389 | Listed only |
| Avondale Academy Regular | Other | KG–12 | Topeka | 379 | Listed only |
| Chase Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Topeka | 378 | Listed only |
| Robinson Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Topeka | 360 | Listed only |
| Randolph Elem Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Topeka | 359 | Listed only |
| McClure Elem Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Topeka | 321 | Listed only |
| Highland Park Central Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Topeka | 308 | Listed only |
| Lowman Hill Elem Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Topeka | 308 | Listed only |
| Quincy Elem Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Topeka | 164 | Listed only |
| Hope Street Charter Academy Regular | High | 9–12 | Topeka | 88 | Listed only |
| Capital City Regular | High | 7–12 | Topeka | 67 | Listed only |
Communities in the district file
NCES city fields are directory fields, not attendance boundaries. Use them to orient the district footprint, then verify the exact home-to-school assignment.
County coverage
Some districts can include records associated with more than one county. The route is anchored to the district's primary county record in the current data.
Topeka Public Schools FAQ
What schools are included for Topeka Public Schools?
Topeka Public Schools includes 26 public schools in the current NCES district file. The current district file lists 14 primary, 6 middle, 5 high, 1 other schools.
Does this Topeka Public Schools page show exact attendance zones?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes district and school records from public data. Attendance boundaries, transportation, transfers, magnet eligibility, and charter rules must be confirmed with Topeka Public Schools or local assignment tools.
Is Topeka Public Schools ranked as the best district in Shawnee County?
No. This is a district guide, not a recommendation or ranking. Use it to understand the district's listed schools, grade spans, enrollment scale, and available school profiles before verifying local fit.
How many Topeka Public Schools schools have detailed profiles?
2 schools in this district currently link to detailed SchoolsByCounty profiles. Other schools remain listed with NCES directory fields.
Do charter, magnet, or virtual flags mean my student can enroll in Topeka Public Schools?
No. Charter, magnet, and virtual flags are NCES record fields. They do not confirm admission eligibility, lottery access, transfer approval, or program availability for a specific address.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.