Best Public Charter Schools in Shawnee County (2025-26)

Best Shawnee County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 84 students in Shawnee County, KS.

The top ranked public charter school in Shawnee County, KS is Hope Street Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Shawnee County, KS public charter school have an score of 10% (versus the Kansas public charter school average of 15%), and score of 20% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Shawnee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public charter school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Shawnee County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hope Street Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
:

Bottom 50%

1900 Sw Hope Street
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280

Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shawnee County, KS

Shawnee County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Avondale East Elementary School (Closed 2013)

455 Se Golf Park Blvd
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6230

Gr: PK-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

East Indianola Elementary School (Closed 2010)

2000 Nw Clay
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8750

Gr: K-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Forbes Juvenile Detention Facility High School (Closed 2011)

Forbes Field Bldg 379
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 862-7840

Gr: 7-12

Indian Creek Elementary School (Closed 2010)

4303 Ne Indian Creek Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8470

Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Lawrence Gardner High School (Closed 2023)

1430 Nw 25th Street
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 354-9798

Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Linn Student Support Center (Closed 2014)

200 Se 40th St
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 274-6440

Gr: 1-5

Lucinda Todd Education Center (Closed 2011)

1900 Sw Hope St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280

Gr: K-5

Lundgren Elementary School (Closed 2012)

1020 Ne Forest Ave
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7110

Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Lyman Learning Center (Closed 2011)

2032 North Kansas
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8770

Gr: 7-12

Maude Bishop Elementary School (Closed 2018)

3601 Sw 31st St
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4390

Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Mission Valley East Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 119
Dover, KS 66420
(785) 256-6315

Gr: K-4 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Northern Hills Junior High School (Closed 2009)

5620 N Topeka Ave
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400

Gr: 7-9 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Pleasant Hill Elementary School (Closed 2023)

5830 N W Topeka Ave
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8510

Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Quinton Heights Elementary School (Closed 2014)

2331 Sw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3960

Gr: Inquire with school

Rochester Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3421 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8530

Gr: K-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Shaner Elementary School (Closed 2018)

1600 Sw 34th St
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4620

Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Sheldon Child Development (Closed 2011)

1155 Sw Seabrook Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4530

Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Shawnee County, KS?

The top ranked public charter schools in Shawnee County, KS include Hope Street Charter Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Shawnee County?

1 public charter schools are located in Shawnee County.

What is the racial composition of students in Shawnee County?

Shawnee County public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public charter schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).