For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 75 students in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Avondale Academy
(Math: 3% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka, KS include Capital City and Avondale Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Topeka 1, Topeka?
2 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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