For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 694 students in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in West Southwest 3 are Mcclure Elementary School and Mceachron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2529 Sw Chelsea Dr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4340
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Mceachron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4433 Sw 29th Terr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4430
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4430
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka, KS include Mcclure Elementary School and Mceachron Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka?
the neighborhood of West Southwest 3, Topeka public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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