📊 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 →
21 Rated Districts in the Topeka, KS Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Kansas districts
Best School Districts in the Topeka, KS Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Kansas) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Topeka, KS metro area? ▼
Among the 21 rated districts in the Topeka, KS metro area, 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, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.