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

The school district is currently under the administration of Superintendent Tiffany Anderson.

Board of education

The Board of Education is currently under the leadership of President Scott Mickelsen and Vice President John Williams.

Current schools

The school district operates the following schools: Traditional high schools: Non-traditional high schools:

Current facilities

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

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