Topeka USD 501

Topeka USD 501
Address
624 S.W. 24th St.
Topeka
, Kansas, 66611
United States
Coordinates39°01′36″N 95°41′11″W / 39.0266°N 95.6864°W / 39.0266; -95.6864 (District office)
District information
TypePublic
GradesPre-K to 12
SuperintendentTiffany Anderson
Schools33
NCES District ID2012260
Students and staff
Students13,430
Teachers1,105
Other information
Websitetopekapublicschools.net

Topeka USD 501, also known as Topeka Public Schools, is a public unified school district headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, United States. It is one of four school districts that serve the city of Topeka. Serving 13,430 students in the 2019-2020 school year, the district comprises 5 high schools, 6 middle schools, 15 elementary schools, and 7 other schools focused on serving other Pre-K-12 students. It has the highest enrollment of all school districts in Shawnee County. Topeka Public Schools is widely known for its role in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education school desegregation case.

Administration

As of June 2016, the school district is under the administration of Superintendent Tiffany Anderson.

Board of education

As of August 2026, the Board of Education is under the leadership of President Lisa Schmitt.

Current schools

The school district operates the following schools:

High Schools

Traditional high schools:

Non-traditional high schools:

Middle Schools
Elementary Schools
Early Childhood Education Programs
Closed Schools
Other Facilities

Current facilities

Several buildings and facilities are operated by Topeka Public Schools in support of learning, including:

See also

Topeka is served by four public school districts, including:

References

  1. 1 2 3 "USD 501 Website". Archived from the original on December 13, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Topeka Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
  3. ↑ District Report
  4. ↑ "USD 501 District Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 5, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Topeka Public Schools / About Us / Superintendent's Message". Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Topeka Public Schools / About Us / Board Members". Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  7. ↑ Current USD 501 Schools Archived 2013-10-11 at the Wayback Machine