27 schools in Topeka Public Schools

Kansas · 11,695 students · 1 city

Within Topeka Public Schools, 27 public K-12 schools serve about 11,695 students, an average of 433 per campus.

7-year change in Topeka Public Schools

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

11,695

-1,494 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

-2 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

32%

was 38%

% Hispanic

37%

was 32%

% Black

15%

was 18%

% Asian

was 1%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

Largest A-Z Top rated

Name	City	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Topeka High	Topeka	High	09-12	1,578
Topeka West High	Topeka	High	09-12	971
Highland Park High	Topeka	High	09-12	835
Jardine Elementary	Topeka	Elementary	PK-05	729
Ross Elementary	Topeka	Elementary	PK-05	563
Jardine Middle School	Topeka	Middle	06-08	508
Marjorie French Middle School	Topeka	Middle	06-08	480
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School	Topeka	Elementary	PK-05	447
Eisenhower Middle School	Topeka	Middle	06-08	440
Landon Middle School	Topeka	Middle	06-08	430
McEachron Elem	Topeka	Elementary	PK-05	422
Whitson Elem	Topeka	Elementary	PK-05	416
State Street Elem	Topeka	Elementary	PK-05	411
Scott Dual Language Magnet	Topeka	Elementary	PK-05	402
McCarter Elem	Topeka	Elementary	PK-05	401
Chase Middle School	Topeka	Middle	06-08	390
Topeka Virtual School	Topeka	Combined	01-12	384
Robinson Middle School	Topeka	Middle	06-08	361
Randolph Elem	Topeka	Elementary	PK-05	346
Highland Park Central	Topeka	Elementary	KG-05	318
McClure Elem	Topeka	Elementary	KG-05	301
Lowman Hill Elem	Topeka	Elementary	PK-05	294
Quincy Elem	Topeka	Elementary	KG-05	142
Hope Street Charter Academy	Topeka	High	10-12	103
Avondale Academy	Topeka	High	06-12	23
Capital City	Topeka	High	06-12	0
Meadows Elementary	Topeka	Elementary	PK-05	·

About Topeka Public Schools

Topeka Public Schools administers 27 public schools across Kansas, collectively instructing roughly 11,695 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Topeka Public Schools comprises 14 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

Average enrollment per school in Topeka Public Schools is about 433, noticeably above the Kansas average of roughly 355.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 11%: 13,189 students in SY 2017-18 versus 11,695 in SY 2024-25. Topeka Public Schools now counts 25 public schools, down from 27 in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 32% to 37%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Topeka Public Schools discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Topeka Public Schools?

Topeka Public Schools operates 27 public K-12 schools in Kansas, serving approximately 11,695 students.

What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Topeka Public Schools?

Topeka Public Schools includes 14 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high, 1 combined-grade schools.

What is the largest school in Topeka Public Schools?

Topeka High is the largest public school in Topeka Public Schools by enrollment, with approximately 1,578 students.

What grade levels does Topeka Public Schools serve?

Topeka Public Schools schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 27 campuses.

Are there charter schools in Topeka Public Schools?

1 of the 27 schools listed under Topeka Public Schools are charter schools.