For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 5,608 students in Geary County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Geary County, KS are Sheridan Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School and Grandview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Geary County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Geary County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Geary County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
429 W Ash
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4670
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Grandview Elementary 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
| 83 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Riley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28000 Rifle Range Road
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4450
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Lincoln
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4570
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Ware Elementary School
(Math: 43% | 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
| 697 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
| 332 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Morris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4722 Normandy Drive
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4650
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #99.
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27500 Rifle Range Rd
Ft. Riley, KS 66641
(785) 717-6500
Ft. Riley, KS 66641
(785) 717-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #1010.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 N Eisenhower Dr
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4150
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
| 343 students
Rank: #1212.
Fort Riley Middle School
(Math: 36% | 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
| 523 students
Rank: #1313.
Milford Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 West 12th
Milford, KS 66514
(785) 717-4170
Milford, KS 66514
(785) 717-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 85 students
Rank: #1414.
Junction City Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Wildcat Lane
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4400
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 909 students
Geary County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 elementary schools in Geary County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Geary County, KS include Sheridan Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School and Grandview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Geary County?
14 public elementary schools are located in Geary County.
What is the racial composition of students in Geary County?
Geary County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Geary County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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