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Topeka Collegiate School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Topeka, KS

2200 SW Eveningside Dr, Topeka, KS 66614

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Topeka
  • One of the most diverse private schools in Kansas
  • Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Topeka since at least 2011

In Topeka, Kansas, Topeka Collegiate School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 128 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of independent elementary schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 162 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
128
Teachers
19.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 61 girls, 67 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
162 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 60% of independent elementary schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 67% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    187’11–12154’13–14141’15–16142’17–18130’19–20136’21–22128’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K9
    K24
    111
    215
    316
    418
    513
    610
    711
    810

    Student body

    White50%
    Black15%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Asian9%
    Two or more races9%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander7%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Kansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Topeka Collegiate School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Topeka Collegiate School

    What grades does Topeka Collegiate School serve?

    Topeka Collegiate School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Topeka Collegiate School?

    About 128 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Topeka Collegiate School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Kansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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