For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,921 students in Riley County, KS (there are , serving 515 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Riley County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Riley County, KS are Marlatt Elementary School, Riley County Grade School and Amanda Arnold Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riley County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Riley County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riley County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marlatt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2715 Hobbs
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2060
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2060
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Riley County Grade School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 N. Remmele
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4010
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4010
Grades: PK-8
| 504 students
Rank: #33.
Amanda Arnold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1435 Hudson
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2020
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2020
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Frank V Bergman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3430 Lombard
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2865
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2865
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Lee Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2050
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2050
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bluemont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 Bluemont Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2030
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2030
Grades: K-5
| 210 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Theo Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Houston Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2090
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2090
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #88.
Ogden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Elm St
Ogden, KS 66517
(785) 587-2080
Ogden, KS 66517
(785) 587-2080
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
Rank: #99.
Oliver Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4787 Jackies Way
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2823
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2823
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #1010.
Susan B Anthony Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 Browning
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2890
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2890
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #1111.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 N Juliette Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2170
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2170
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #1212.
Northview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Griffith Dr
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2070
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2070
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1313.
Riley County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12451 Fairview Church Road
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4020
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #1414.
Manhattan High School West/east Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,954 students
Rank: #1515.
Randolph Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Ram Way
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 293-5256
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 293-5256
Grades: 5-8
| 72 students
Rank: #1616.
Manhattan Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
Rank: #1717.
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Walters Dr
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2880
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2880
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #1818.
Blue Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Ram Way
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 293-5255
Randolph, KS 66554
(785) 293-5255
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Riley County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Riley County, KS include Marlatt Elementary School, Riley County Grade School and Amanda Arnold Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Riley County?
18 public schools are located in Riley County.
What percentage of students in Riley County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Riley County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Riley County?
Riley County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Riley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Riley County include: Riley County High School vs. Manhattan High School West/east Campus, Blue Valley High School vs. Manhattan High School West/east Campus, Marlatt Elementary School vs. Amanda Arnold Elementary School
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