For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,202 students in Geary County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Geary County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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.
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
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 preschools in Geary County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Geary County, KS include Sheridan Elementary School, Fort Riley Elementary School and Spring Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Geary County?
12 public preschools are located in Geary County.
What is the racial composition of students in Geary County?
Geary County public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Geary County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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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