📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Shawnee County, KS
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Silver Lake Unified School District 372 | Silver Lake | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #2 | Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437 | Topeka | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #3 | Seaman Unified School District 345 | Topeka | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #4 | Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 | Tecumseh | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #5 | Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 | Topeka | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in Shawnee County, Kansas (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Shawnee County, Kansas that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Kansas, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Shawnee County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Shawnee County, Kansas? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Shawnee County, Kansas, the highest-rated is Silver Lake Unified School District 372 (Silver Lake), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 97th percentile of Kansas districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Kansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.