For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,340 students in Geary County, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 297 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Geary County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Geary County, KS are Sheridan Elementary School, Fort Riley Elementary School and Spring Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Geary County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Geary County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Geary County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
429 W Ash
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4670
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Riley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28000 Rifle Range Road
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4450
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Hickory Lane
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4790
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4790
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Grandview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 E Grandview Drive
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4470
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4470
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #55.
Morris Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 First Division Rd
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4650
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #66.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1625 St Marys Rd
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4340
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Ware Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6795 Thomas Avenue
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4600
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 N Lincoln
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4570
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #99.
Milford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 West 12th
Milford, KS 66514
(785) 717-4170
Milford, KS 66514
(785) 717-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #1010.
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27500 Rifle Range Rd
Ft. Riley, KS 66641
(785) 717-6500
Ft. Riley, KS 66641
(785) 717-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #1111.
Westwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 N Eisenhower Dr
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4150
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #1212.
Fort Riley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4020 First Division Rd
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4500
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 N Washington
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4690
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1414.
Junction City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Wildcat Lane
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4400
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #1515.
Junction City Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Blue Jay Way
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4200
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,657 students
Geary County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6344 Hampton Place
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4320
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4320
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
410 W 2nd
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4380
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4380
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
1811 Elmdale
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4730
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4730
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4720 Jackson Avenue
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4550
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
920 West 6th St
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4710
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4710
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Geary County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Geary County, KS include Sheridan Elementary School, Fort Riley Elementary School and Spring Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Geary County?
15 public schools are located in Geary County.
What percentage of students in Geary County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Geary County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Geary County?
Geary County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Geary County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Geary County include: Westwood Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Westwood Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Sheridan Elementary School
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