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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 66610

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492

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Top rankedJay Shideler Elementary70^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools

Summary:

The 66610 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Jay Shideler Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top 10-15% of elementary schools in the state of Kansas. This Auburn-Washburn district school has received 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating its strong overall performance.

Jay Shideler Elementary boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the district and state averages. The school's 89.5% 4-year graduation rate in 2023-2024 was well above the state average, and its 12.5 student-teacher ratio suggests relatively small class sizes. While the school's 19.5% chronic absenteeism rate in 2024-2025 is on the higher side, it is not alarmingly so, and the school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (15.99% in 2023-2024) suggests a relatively affluent student population.

Overall, Jay Shideler Elementary stands out as a high-performing school in the region, providing a quality education to its students and consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Kansas. The school's strong academic performance, high rankings, and efficient resource allocation make it an attractive option for families in the 66610 zip code area.

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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-5	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	44	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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