Best Schools in Riley County, KS
Riley County, KS has 44 public schools (9 high, 9 middle, 25 elementary) serving 17,476 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Riley County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Riley County, KS
The top high schools in Riley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
2. Wabaunsee Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabaunsee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
3. Riley County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
4. Valley Heights Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students
5. Clay Center Community High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
6. Manhattan High School West/east Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1954 Students
7. Rock Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Creek • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
8. Junction City Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1657 Students
9. Wamego High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wamego • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 507 Students
Best Middle Schools in Riley County, KS
The top middle schools in Riley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Randolph Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
2. Rock Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Creek • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 424 Students
3. Fort Riley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
4. Wabaunsee Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabaunsee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 69 Students
5. Wamego Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wamego • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
6. Susan B Anthony Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
7. Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
8. Clay Center Community Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students
9. Junction City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 938 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Riley County, KS
The top elementary schools in Riley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manhattan Catholic Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan Catholic Schools • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 270 Students
2. Valley Heights Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Heights • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 118 Students
3. Riley County Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 504 Students
4. Amanda Arnold Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
5. West Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wamego • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 356 Students
6. Alma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabaunsee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
7. Mccormick Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
8. Oliver Brown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students
9. Marlatt Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan-ogden • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
10. Sheridan Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Riley County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Riley County, KS has a total population of 71,959 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Riley County, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Riley County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Riley County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Riley County, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Riley County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Riley County, KS
How many schools are in Riley County, KS?
Riley County, KS has 44 public schools: 9 high schools, 9 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 17,476 students in total.
How do schools in Riley County perform on state tests?
On average, 44 schools in Riley County score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Riley County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Riley County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Riley County
4 places in Riley County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (2)
- Manhattan-Ogden (14 schools)
- Blue Valley (3 schools)