Best Public Schools in Zip Code 66512

Summary:

The 66512 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Jefferson West school district. The standout school in this area is Jefferson West High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 58-76 high schools in Kansas over the past 3 years and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Jefferson West Elementary has strong test scores, with over 50% of students proficient in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, well above state averages. Jefferson West Middle has more mixed results, with test scores slightly below state averages. However, Jefferson West High stands out, with 10th grade test scores in both subjects exceeding state averages.

The schools in this area serve a predominantly white student population, with minority representation ranging from 7-15%. Spending per student is above the state average, and student-teacher ratios are relatively low, suggesting the district is investing heavily in its schools. Free and reduced-price lunch rates are moderate, indicating a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds among the student population.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				KAP English Language Arts (2023)								KAP Mathematics (2023)								KAP Science (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson West High	Public	9-12	619 Condray St	Meriden	66512	Jefferson County	Jefferson West	No	No	No	No	(785) 484-3331	258	20	12.8	30.2%	230 (89.1%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.0%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	73.8	58^th of 327 public high schools	82.3%		68.4	76^th of 324 public high schools	76.5%	18							31.1	31.1							32.8	32.8			35.8	35.8	$13,746	$277	$13,470
Jefferson West Middle	Public	5-8	210 N Miller	Meriden	66512	Jefferson County	Jefferson West	No	No	No	No	(785) 484-2900	262	16	16.4	36.3%	231 (88.2%)	6 (2.3%)	15 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	48	158^th of 362 public middle schools	56.4%		43.8	185^th of 368 public middle schools	49.7%	27			42.2	31.2	32.8	20.0		31.6			36.6	32.8	36.2	15.7		30.0	28.2	20.0		24.1	$10,872	$253	$10,619
Jefferson West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	301 Main Street	Meriden	66512	Jefferson County	Jefferson West	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 484-2455	307	18	17.0	30.9%	259 (84.4%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.2%)	78	114^th of 660 public elementary schools	82.7%		80.6	91^st of 668 public elementary schools	86.4%	23	50.0	57.6						53.7	59.4	61.0						60.2					$11,695	$437	$11,258
Rocket Online Schools (ROCS)	Public, Alternative	K-12	3675 74th Street	Meriden	66512	Jefferson County	Jefferson West	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(888) 303-7077	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Cities Near Zip Code 66512

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Meriden	0.23 mi	4	62^nd
Topeka	5.54 mi	43	256^th
Hoyt	8.32 mi	2	107^th
Tecumseh	9.62 mi	4	154^th
Valley Falls	12.18 mi	2	271^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Zip Code 66512

Jefferson West Elementary School

Jefferson West High

Jefferson West Middle

Rocket Online Schools (ROCS)

Cities Near Zip Code 66512