| 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 | 5 |
| 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 |
| 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 27,266 students across 50 schools. The largest is Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 with 12,858 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Kansas average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Shawnee County, Kansas
Shawnee County has 5 public school districts covering 22 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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