For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 721 students in 66617, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 66617, KS are North Fairview and Northern Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 66617 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 66617, KS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66617, KS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Fairview
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1941 Ne 39th
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8500
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8500
Grades: K-6
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5620 Nw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-2992
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-2992
Grades: K-6
| 419 students
66617, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4303 Ne Indian Creek Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8470
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8470
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
5620 N Topeka Ave
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Grades: 7-9
| 473 students
5830 N W Topeka Ave
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8510
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8510
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
3421 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8530
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8530
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 66617, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 66617, KS include North Fairview and Northern Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 66617?
2 public elementary schools are located in 66617.
What is the racial composition of students in 66617?
66617 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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