For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 801 students in 66616, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 312 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 66616, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 66616, KS are State Street Elementary School and Chase Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66616 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66616, KS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66616, KS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
State Street Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ne Sumner St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Chase Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Ne State St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 295-3840
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 295-3840
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 66616, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in 66616, KS include State Street Elementary School and Chase Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 66616?
2 public schools are located in 66616.
What percentage of students in 66616 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 66616 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66616?
66616 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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