Best Public Schools in Zip Code 66610

Summary:

The 66610 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Jay Shideler Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Kansas. This high-performing institution serves students in the Auburn-Washburn school district, delivering exceptional academic outcomes that surpass both district and state averages.

Jay Shideler Elementary is a true standout, ranking 70th out of 656 Kansas elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year and 63rd out of 653 in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has earned consistently high ratings from SchoolDigger, with 4 or 5 out of 5 stars in recent years. Academically, Jay Shideler significantly outperforms the Auburn-Washburn district and the state of Kansas in proficiency rates on the KAP (Kansas Assessment Program) exams for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Other key metrics further highlight the school's excellence. Jay Shideler Elementary boasts a 89.5% four-year graduation rate, a 19.5% chronic absenteeism rate, and a student-teacher ratio of 12.5 to 1. With a relatively low percentage of students (15.99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school may serve a more affluent student population, though this does not diminish the impressive academic achievements of its students. Overall, the data suggests that Jay Shideler Elementary is a standout institution that is delivering exceptional educational outcomes for the students and families in the 66610 zip code.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jay Shideler Elementary	Public	K-6	4948 SW Wanamaker	Topeka	66610	Shawnee County	Auburn-Washburn	No	No	No	No	(785) 339-4600	492	40	12.1	15.2%	392 (79.7%)	9 (1.8%)	42 (8.5%)	16 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.3%)	85.2	70^th of 656 public elementary schools	89.3%		87.2	63^rd of 653 public elementary schools	90.4%	7	67.8	70.2	71.1	55.9	66.1	74.6	59.5	63.9	66.3	65.4	57.8	57.8	$10,562	$705	$9,857

Cities Near Zip Code 66610

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Topeka	1.99 mi	43	268^th
Auburn	5.25 mi	1	165^th
Wakarusa	5.64 mi	1	306^th
Silver Lake	8.93 mi	2	12^th
Berryton	9.41 mi	1	129^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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