For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 7,251 students in Topeka, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Topeka, KS are Capital City, Washburn Rural High School and Topeka West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Topeka, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Topeka have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Topeka, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Seaman High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Topeka, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Washburn Rural High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Sw 61st
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4100
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,885 students
Rank: #33.
Topeka West High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4000
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,009 students
Rank: #44.
Seaman High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8300
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,179 students
Rank: #55.
Topeka High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Sw 10th St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 295-3150
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 295-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,508 students
Rank: #66.
Hope Street Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Sw Hope Street
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #88.
Highland Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2424 Se California Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6000
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: n/an/a
1430 Nw 25th St
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 746-7266
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 746-7266
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Se 40th Street Terrace
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8350
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8350
Grades: K-12
| 403 students
Topeka, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
455 Se Golf Park Blvd
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6230
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6230
Grades: PK-4
| 185 students
2000 Nw Clay
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8750
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8750
Grades: K-6
| 247 students
Forbes Field Bldg 379
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 862-7840
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 862-7840
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4303 Ne Indian Creek Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8470
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8470
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
1430 Nw 25th Street
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 354-9798
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 354-9798
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
200 Se 40th St
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 274-6440
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 274-6440
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1900 Sw Hope St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1020 Ne Forest Ave
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7110
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7110
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
2032 North Kansas
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8770
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8770
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3601 Sw 31st St
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4390
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4390
Grades: PK-5
| 300 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
2331 Sw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3960
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3960
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
3421 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8530
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8530
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
1600 Sw 34th St
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4620
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4620
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
1155 Sw Seabrook Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4530
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4530
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Topeka, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Topeka, KS include Capital City, Washburn Rural High School and Topeka West High School.
How many public high schools are located in Topeka?
11 public high schools are located in Topeka.
What is the racial composition of students in Topeka?
Topeka public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Topeka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Topeka include: Topeka High School vs. Topeka West High School, Capital City vs. Hope Street Charter Academy, Topeka West High School vs. Topeka High School
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