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Best Schools in Riley, KS
Riley, KS has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,519 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Riley exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Riley, KS
The top high schools in Riley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riley County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
2. Clay Center Community High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
3. Junction City Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1657 Students
4. Wakefield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
Best Middle Schools in Riley, KS
The top middle schools in Riley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Riley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geary County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
2. Clay Center Community Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students
3. 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, KS
The top elementary schools in Riley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riley County Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 504 Students
2. Morris Hill Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
3. Lincoln Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 384 Students
4. Garfield Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 151 Students
5. Milford Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geary County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 91 Students
6. Wakefield Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 151 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Riley, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Riley, KS has a total population of 1,706 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Riley, 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, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Riley, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Riley, 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, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Riley, KS
How many schools are in Riley, KS?
Riley, KS has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,519 students in total.
How do schools in Riley perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Riley score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Riley exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Riley?
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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Every school in Riley
2 of 2 schools in Riley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Riley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.