Best Public Schools in Zip Code 66612

Summary:

The 66612 zip code area of Topeka, Kansas is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary school and 2 high schools. Based on the available data, these schools are generally underperforming compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests across all grades and subjects.

Topeka High and Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School both have very low proficiency rates, ranging from 11.8% to 21.53% in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In contrast, 500 Reach high school does not have any reported test score data. The schools also serve vastly different student populations, with Topeka High and Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School having free/reduced lunch rates over 70%, while 500 Reach is much lower at 6.12%.

Spending per student also varies significantly, with 500 Reach spending just $2,535 per student compared to $11,941 at Topeka High and $12,909 at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School. The student-teacher ratios are lower at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School (10.7) than Topeka High (15.9), but this does not appear to be translating into stronger academic performance. Overall, the schools in this area face significant challenges in effectively serving their student populations.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)			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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
500 Reach	Public	12	7704 Parallel Parkway	Kansas City	66612	Shawnee County	Kansas City	No	No	No	No	(913) 287-1718	188			1.6%	28 (14.9%)	58 (30.9%)	90 (47.9%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.2%)								(n/a)														$2,535	$832	$1,703
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1301 SE Monroe St	Topeka	66612	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(785) 235-7330	434	44	9.7	93.5%	99 (22.8%)	124 (28.6%)	129 (29.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	76 (17.5%)	9.3	616^th of 653 public elementary schools	5.7%		9.6	618^th of 660 public elementary schools	6.4%	2	19.7	16.2	9.6		14.9	21.5	13.3	8.1		14.0	19.7		19.7	$12,909	$2,417	$10,491
Topeka High	Public	9-12	800 SW 10th St	Topeka	66612	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 295-3150	1,508	95	15.8	71.4%	468 (31.0%)	195 (12.9%)	633 (42.0%)	9 (0.6%)	9 (0.6%)	4 (0.3%)	190 (12.6%)	21.9	270^th of 318 public high schools	15.1%		26.4	263^rd of 327 public high schools	19.6%	7				20.0	20.0				11.8	11.8		17.1	17.1	$11,941	$1,295	$10,646

Cities Near Zip Code 66612

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Topeka	0.14 mi	43	255^th
Tecumseh	5.27 mi	4	113^th
Wakarusa	7.02 mi	1	318^th
Berryton	7.19 mi	1	97^th
Silver Lake	10.43 mi	2	28^th

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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.

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