For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 75 students in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Central Topeka 1 are Capital City and Avondale Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capital City
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sw Tuffy Kellog Dr
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 295-3600
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 295-3600
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Avondale Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Se 40th St
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8250
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8250
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS include Capital City and Avondale Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka?
the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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