For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 911 students in 66606, KS (there are , serving 967 private students). 49% of all K-12 students in 66606, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 66606, KS are Meadows Elementary School, Capital City and Landon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66606 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66606, KS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66606, KS 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Capital City
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Sw Tuffy Kellog Dr
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 295-3600
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 295-3600
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Landon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
731 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 438-4220
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 438-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 66606, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 66606, KS include Meadows Elementary School, Capital City and Landon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 66606?
3 public schools are located in 66606.
What percentage of students in 66606 go to public school?
49% of all K-12 students in 66606 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66606?
66606 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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