For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 787 students in 66616, KS (there are , serving 312 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 66616, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 66616, KS are State Street Elementary School and Chase Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66616 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66616, KS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66616, KS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
State Street Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ne Sumner St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Chase Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Ne State St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 295-3840
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 295-3840
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
66616, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1020 Ne Forest Ave
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7110
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7110
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 66616, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 66616, KS include State Street Elementary School and Chase Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 66616?
2 public schools are located in 66616.
What percentage of students in 66616 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 66616 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66616?
66616 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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