Shawnee County Public Schools

Shawnee County, Kansas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

27,422

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Shawnee County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kansas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Shawnee County has 7 district entries. Topeka Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 26 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Topeka has the most listed schools, with 42 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 31 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

6 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Shawnee County

Reported Enrollment

27,422

53 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

2% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary31

Middle10

High11

Other1

7 School Districts in Shawnee County

Topeka Public Schools

Auburn Washburn

Seaman

Shawnee Heights

Kaw Valley

4 schools

1,107 students

Silver Lake

2 schools

692 students

Department of Corrections

1 school

82 students

53 Public Schools in Shawnee County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Shawnee County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Washburn Rural High	Profile	Auburn Washburn	Topeka, 66619Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,884
Topeka High	Profile	Topeka Public Schools	Topeka, 66612City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,514
Shawnee Heights High	Profile	Shawnee Heights	Tecumseh, 66542Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,293
Seaman High	Profile	Seaman	Topeka, 66617Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,239
Topeka West High	Profile	Topeka Public Schools	Topeka, 66604City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,085
Washburn Rural Middle School	Profile	Auburn Washburn	Topeka, 66619Rural: Fringe	7–8	Middle	943
Highland Park High	Record	Topeka Public Schools	Topeka, 66605City: Midsize	9–12	High	857
Jardine Elementary	Record	Topeka Public Schools	Topeka, 66611City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	743
Logan Elementary	Record	Seaman	Topeka, 66608City: Midsize	PK–6	Primary	624
Farley Elementary	Record	Auburn Washburn	Topeka, 66614Suburb: Midsize	PK–6	Primary	621
Seaman Middle School	Record	Seaman	Topeka, 66617Suburb: Midsize	7–8	Middle	585
Jay Shideler Elementary	Record	Auburn Washburn	Topeka, 66610Rural: Fringe	KG–6	Primary	567
Ross Elementary	Record	Topeka Public Schools	Topeka, 66605City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	558
Jardine Middle School	Record	Topeka Public Schools	Topeka, 66611City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	542
Shawnee Heights Middle	Record	Shawnee Heights	Tecumseh, 66542Rural: Fringe	7–8	Middle	538
Berryton Elem	Record	Shawnee Heights	Berryton, 66409Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	511
Tecumseh South Elem	Record	Shawnee Heights	Tecumseh, 66542Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	492
Eisenhower Middle School	Record	Topeka Public Schools	Topeka, 66605City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	486
Wanamaker Elem	Record	Auburn Washburn	Topeka, 66615City: Midsize	PK–6	Primary	484
Indian Hills Elementary	Record	Auburn Washburn	Topeka, 66614Suburb: Midsize	KG–6	Primary	474

Washburn Rural High

Auburn Washburn

Topeka, 66619 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,884 students

Topeka High

Topeka Public Schools

Topeka, 66612 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,514 students

Shawnee Heights High

Shawnee Heights

Tecumseh, 66542 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,293 students

Seaman High

Seaman

Topeka, 66617 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,239 students

Topeka West High

Topeka Public Schools

Topeka, 66604 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,085 students

Washburn Rural Middle School

Auburn Washburn

Topeka, 66619 / Rural: Fringe

Profile7–8Middle943 students

Highland Park High

Topeka Public Schools

Topeka, 66605 / City: Midsize

Record9–12High857 students

Jardine Elementary

Topeka Public Schools

Topeka, 66611 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary743 students

Logan Elementary

Seaman

Topeka, 66608 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–6Primary624 students

Farley Elementary

Auburn Washburn

Topeka, 66614 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–6Primary621 students

Seaman Middle School

Seaman

Topeka, 66617 / Suburb: Midsize

Record7–8Middle585 students

Jay Shideler Elementary

Auburn Washburn

Topeka, 66610 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary567 students

Ross Elementary

Topeka Public Schools

Topeka, 66605 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary558 students

Jardine Middle School

Topeka Public Schools

Topeka, 66611 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle542 students

Shawnee Heights Middle

Shawnee Heights

Tecumseh, 66542 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle538 students

Berryton Elem

Shawnee Heights

Berryton, 66409 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary511 students

Tecumseh South Elem

Shawnee Heights

Tecumseh, 66542 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary492 students

Eisenhower Middle School

Topeka Public Schools

Topeka, 66605 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle486 students

Wanamaker Elem

Auburn Washburn

Topeka, 66615 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–6Primary484 students

Indian Hills Elementary

Auburn Washburn

Topeka, 66614 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–6Primary474 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Shawnee County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

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Primary schools

Auburn Elementary
Auburn Washburn
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Auburn, 66402
Enrollment
377 students
Listed on this county directory
Farley Elementary
Auburn Washburn
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Topeka, 66614
Enrollment
621 students
Listed on this county directory
Indian Hills Elementary
Auburn Washburn
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
Topeka, 66614
Enrollment
474 students
Listed on this county directory
Jay Shideler Elementary
Auburn Washburn
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
Topeka, 66610
Enrollment
567 students
Listed on this county directory
Pauline Central Primary
Auburn Washburn
Record
Grades
PK–3
Location
Topeka, 66619
Enrollment
410 students
Listed on this county directory
Wanamaker Elem
Auburn Washburn
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Topeka, 66615
Enrollment
484 students
Listed on this county directory
Rossville Elem
Kaw Valley
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Rossville, 66533
Enrollment
330 students
Listed on this county directory
Elmont Elem
Seaman
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
Topeka, 66618
Enrollment
324 students
Listed on this county directory
Logan Elementary
Seaman
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Topeka, 66608
Enrollment
624 students
Listed on this county directory
North Fairview
Seaman
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
Topeka, 66617
Enrollment
305 students
Listed on this county directory
Northern Hills Elementary
Seaman
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
Topeka, 66617
Enrollment
387 students
Listed on this county directory
West Indianola Elem
Seaman
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
Topeka, 66618
Enrollment
426 students
Listed on this county directory
Berryton Elem
Shawnee Heights
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Berryton, 66409
Enrollment
511 students
Listed on this county directory
Shawnee Heights Elem
Shawnee Heights
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Topeka, 66605
Enrollment
444 students
Listed on this county directory
Tecumseh North Elem
Shawnee Heights
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Tecumseh, 66542
Enrollment
470 students
Listed on this county directory
Tecumseh South Elem
Shawnee Heights
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Tecumseh, 66542
Enrollment
492 students
Listed on this county directory
Silver Lake Elem
Silver Lake
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Silver Lake, 66539
Enrollment
362 students
Listed on this county directory
Highland Park Central
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Topeka, 66605
Enrollment
308 students
Listed on this county directory
Jardine Elementary
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Topeka, 66611
Enrollment
743 students
Listed on this county directory
Lowman Hill Elem
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Topeka, 66604
Enrollment
308 students
Listed on this county directory
McCarter Elem
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Topeka, 66604
Enrollment
389 students
Listed on this county directory
McClure Elem
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Topeka, 66614
Enrollment
321 students
Listed on this county directory
McEachron Elem
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Topeka, 66614
Enrollment
418 students
Listed on this county directory
Meadows Elementary
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Topeka, 66606
Enrollment
417 students
Listed on this county directory
Quincy Elem
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Topeka, 66608
Enrollment
164 students
Listed on this county directory
Randolph Elem
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Topeka, 66604
Enrollment
359 students
Listed on this county directory
Ross Elementary
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Topeka, 66605
Enrollment
558 students
Listed on this county directory
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Topeka, 66607
Enrollment
391 students
Listed on this county directory
State Street Elem
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Topeka, 66616
Enrollment
456 students
Listed on this county directory
Whitson Elem
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Topeka, 66604
Enrollment
450 students
Listed on this county directory
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Topeka, 66612
Enrollment
420 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Pauline South Intermediate
Auburn Washburn
Record
Grades
4–6
Location
Wakarusa, 66546
Enrollment
299 students
Listed on this county directory
Washburn Rural Middle School
Auburn Washburn
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Topeka, 66619
Enrollment
943 students
Seaman Middle School
Seaman
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Topeka, 66617
Enrollment
585 students
Listed on this county directory
Shawnee Heights Middle
Shawnee Heights
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Tecumseh, 66542
Enrollment
538 students
Listed on this county directory
Chase Middle School
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Topeka, 66616
Enrollment
378 students
Listed on this county directory
Eisenhower Middle School
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Topeka, 66605
Enrollment
486 students
Listed on this county directory
Jardine Middle School
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Topeka, 66611
Enrollment
542 students
Listed on this county directory
Landon Middle School
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Topeka, 66606
Enrollment
457 students
Listed on this county directory
Marjorie French Middle School
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Topeka, 66614
Enrollment
436 students
Listed on this county directory
Robinson Middle School
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Topeka, 66604
Enrollment
360 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Washburn Rural High
Auburn Washburn
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Topeka, 66619
Enrollment
1,884 students
Lawrence Gardner High School
Department of Corrections
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
Topeka, 66618
Enrollment
82 students
Listed on this county directory
Rossville Jr.-Sr. High School
Kaw Valley
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
Rossville, 66533
Enrollment
270 students
Listed on this county directory
Seaman High
Seaman
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Topeka, 66617
Enrollment
1,239 students
Shawnee Heights High
Shawnee Heights
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Tecumseh, 66542
Enrollment
1,293 students
Silver Lake Jr-Sr High
Silver Lake
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
Silver Lake, 66539
Enrollment
330 students
Listed on this county directory
Capital City
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
Topeka, 66606
Enrollment
67 students
Listed on this county directory
Highland Park High
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Topeka, 66605
Enrollment
857 students
Listed on this county directory
Hope Street Charter Academy
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Topeka, 66604
Enrollment
88 students
Listed on this county directory
Topeka High
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Topeka, 66612
Enrollment
1,514 students
Topeka West High
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Topeka, 66604
Enrollment
1,085 students

Other schools

Avondale Academy
Topeka Public Schools
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Topeka, 66606
Enrollment
379 students
Listed on this county directory

Shawnee County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Shawnee County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kansas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Shawnee County public school directory?

The directory lists 53 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Shawnee County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Shawnee County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Shawnee County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 6 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Shawnee County?

Start with the 7 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Shawnee County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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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.