Best Public Schools in Zip Code 66615

Summary:

The 66615 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Wanamaker Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Auburn-Washburn school district. Wanamaker Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on state assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding 49% in English Language Arts, 51% in Mathematics, and 48% in Science, compared to district averages of 37%, 38.6%, and 35.26%, respectively.

The school's strong academic performance is reflected in its ranking, which has improved from 177 out of 660 Kansas elementary schools in the previous year to 159 out of 653 in the current year. Additionally, Wanamaker Elementary maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.1, lower than the state average, and spends $8,287 per student, suggesting efficient use of resources to support student success. Despite serving a diverse student population, with 38.43% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school continues to excel academically.

Overall, Wanamaker Elementary stands out as a high-performing school within the 66615 zip code, consistently outpacing district and state averages on standardized tests and providing a strong educational foundation for its students.

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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 6th 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 All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wanamaker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6630 SW 10th	Topeka	66615	Shawnee County	Auburn-Washburn	No	No	No	No	(785) 339-4800	484	37	13.1	38.4%	321 (66.3%)	23 (4.8%)	57 (11.8%)	23 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (12.4%)	70	159^th of 653 public elementary schools	75.7%		67.4	177^th of 660 public elementary schools	73.2%	18	50.0	45.9	37.5	62.0	49.2	63.8	46.8	34.4	60.6	51.4	48.4	48.4	$8,287	$594	$7,693

Cities Near Zip Code 66615

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Silver Lake	3.28 mi	2	23^rd
Topeka	4.14 mi	43	256^th
Rossville	7.46 mi	2	227^th
Auburn	10.39 mi	1	106^th
Wakarusa	11.18 mi	1	321^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.

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