For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 421 students in the neighborhood of Ward Meade, Topeka, KS.
The top-ranked public school in Ward Meade is Meadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ward Meade, Topeka, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Ward Meade, Topeka, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ward Meade, Topeka, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ward Meade, Topeka, KS include Meadows Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ward Meade, Topeka?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ward Meade, Topeka.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ward Meade, Topeka?
the neighborhood of Ward Meade, Topeka public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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