| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake Unified School District 372 | Silver Lake | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 692 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437 | Auburn | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 6,069 | 9 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Seaman Unified School District 345 | Topeka | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 3,895 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 | Berryton | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 3,752 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Kaw Valley Unified School District 321 | Rossville | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1,108 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 | Topeka | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 12,858 | 26 | PK–12 | 9 |
How Shawnee County compares
Together they enroll 28,374 students across 54 schools. The largest is Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 with 12,858 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Shawnee County, Kansas
Shawnee County has 6 public school districts covering 24 zip codes. The top-rated district in Shawnee County is Silver Lake Unified School District 372 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Kansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Shawnee County, KS?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Shawnee County, KS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Shawnee County, KS?
Of the districts serving Shawnee County, Silver Lake Unified School District 372 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th percentile among Kansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kansas only, never across state lines.