For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,274 students in 66605, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in 66605, KS are Shawnee Heights Elementary School, Highland Park Central and Ross Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 66605 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 66605, KS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66605, KS Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Heights Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2410 Se Burton Dr
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 357-5400
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 357-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Highland Park Central
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2717 Se Illinois Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-7000
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Se 34th St
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6280
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6280
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
66605, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
455 Se Golf Park Blvd
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6230
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6230
Gr: PK-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 66605, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in 66605, KS include Shawnee Heights Elementary School, Highland Park Central and Ross Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 66605?
3 public preschools are located in 66605.
What is the racial composition of students in 66605?
66605 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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