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Highland Park Central

Topeka, Kansas · Grades K to 5 · Topeka Public Schools

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About Highland Park Central

Highland Park Central is a public school in Topeka, Kansas, serving kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 318 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Topeka. With about 25.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.5 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Shawnee County. Families comparing options will find 36 other schools within 5 miles. Topeka Public Schools runs 26 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	2717 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605
Phone	(785) 235-7000
School district	Topeka Public Schools
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	318
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	25.4
Students per teacher	12.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Shawnee County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 201226001445). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

St Matthew Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8Topeka · 0.3 mi Highland Park HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Topeka · 0.7 mi Ross ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Topeka · 0.8 mi Eisenhower Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Topeka · 0.8 mi Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Topeka · 1.8 mi Avondale AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 12Topeka · 1.8 mi Scott Dual Language MagnetPublic · Grades PreK to 5Topeka · 2.2 mi Robinson Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Topeka · 2.3 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Highland Park Central serve?

Highland Park Central serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Highland Park Central?

Highland Park Central reported 318 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Central?

About 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 318 students and 25.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Highland Park Central a public or charter school?

Highland Park Central is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Highland Park Central in?

Highland Park Central is part of Topeka Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ks/topeka-public-schools/

Where is Highland Park Central located?

Highland Park Central is at 2717 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS 66605. The phone number is (785) 235-7000.

How many other schools are near Highland Park Central?

There are 36 other schools within 5 miles of Highland Park Central in our directory.