Shawnee County Public Schools
Shawnee County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
53
public schools
Total Enrollment
27,422
students
School Districts
7
districts
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.
Shawnee County has 7 district entries. Topeka Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 26 schools.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Topeka has the most listed schools, with 42 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 31 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
53
in Shawnee County
Reported Enrollment
27,422
53 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
1
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Shawnee County
Topeka Public Schools
Auburn Washburn
Seaman
Shawnee Heights
Kaw Valley
Silver Lake
Department of Corrections
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 53 matching schools
| 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 | Listed only | Topeka Public Schools | Topeka, 66605City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 857 |
| Jardine Elementary | Listed only | Topeka Public Schools | Topeka, 66611City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 743 |
| Logan Elementary | Listed only | Seaman | Topeka, 66608City: Midsize | PK–6 | Primary | 624 |
| Farley Elementary | Listed only | Auburn Washburn | Topeka, 66614Suburb: Midsize | PK–6 | Primary | 621 |
| Seaman Middle School | Listed only | Seaman | Topeka, 66617Suburb: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 585 |
| Jay Shideler Elementary | Listed only | Auburn Washburn | Topeka, 66610Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 567 |
| Ross Elementary | Listed only | Topeka Public Schools | Topeka, 66605City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 558 |
| Jardine Middle School | Listed only | Topeka Public Schools | Topeka, 66611City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 542 |
| Shawnee Heights Middle | Listed only | Shawnee Heights | Tecumseh, 66542Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 538 |
| Berryton Elem | Listed only | Shawnee Heights | Berryton, 66409Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 511 |
| Tecumseh South Elem | Listed only | Shawnee Heights | Tecumseh, 66542Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 492 |
| Eisenhower Middle School | Listed only | Topeka Public Schools | Topeka, 66605City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 486 |
| Wanamaker Elem | Listed only | Auburn Washburn | Topeka, 66615City: Midsize | PK–6 | Primary | 484 |
| Indian Hills Elementary | Listed only | Auburn Washburn | Topeka, 66614Suburb: Midsize | KG–6 | Primary | 474 |
Washburn Rural High
Auburn Washburn
Topeka, 66619 / Rural: Fringe
Topeka High
Topeka Public Schools
Topeka, 66612 / City: Midsize
Shawnee Heights High
Shawnee Heights
Tecumseh, 66542 / Rural: Fringe
Seaman High
Seaman
Topeka, 66617 / Suburb: Midsize
Topeka West High
Topeka Public Schools
Topeka, 66604 / City: Midsize
Washburn Rural Middle School
Auburn Washburn
Topeka, 66619 / Rural: Fringe
Highland Park High
Topeka Public Schools
Topeka, 66605 / City: Midsize
Jardine Elementary
Topeka Public Schools
Topeka, 66611 / City: Midsize
Logan Elementary
Seaman
Topeka, 66608 / City: Midsize
Farley Elementary
Auburn Washburn
Topeka, 66614 / Suburb: Midsize
Seaman Middle School
Seaman
Topeka, 66617 / Suburb: Midsize
Jay Shideler Elementary
Auburn Washburn
Topeka, 66610 / Rural: Fringe
Ross Elementary
Topeka Public Schools
Topeka, 66605 / City: Midsize
Jardine Middle School
Topeka Public Schools
Topeka, 66611 / City: Midsize
Shawnee Heights Middle
Shawnee Heights
Tecumseh, 66542 / Rural: Fringe
Berryton Elem
Shawnee Heights
Berryton, 66409 / Rural: Fringe
Tecumseh South Elem
Shawnee Heights
Tecumseh, 66542 / Rural: Fringe
Eisenhower Middle School
Topeka Public Schools
Topeka, 66605 / City: Midsize
Wanamaker Elem
Auburn Washburn
Topeka, 66615 / City: Midsize
Indian Hills Elementary
Auburn Washburn
Topeka, 66614 / Suburb: Midsize
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.
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.