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7.7 avg / 10

Best Schools in Fort Riley, Kansas

4 schools · 3 Elementary · 1 Middle

Public: 4
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.7/10
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Choosing a school in Fort Riley?

Use this page to compare every school in Fort Riley by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Fort Riley Elem

8.1/10

Elementary · Geary County Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Fort Riley Middle School

8.0/10

Middle · Geary County Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Morris Hill Elem

7.8/10

Elementary · Geary County Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Fort Riley for 2026 are Fort Riley Elem (8.1/10), Fort Riley Middle School (8.0/10), and Morris Hill Elem (7.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 4 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

4

in this city

Avg Score

7.7

out of 10

Median Home

$222,100

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Fort Riley

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Fort Riley Elem 8.1 / 10
2 Fort Riley Middle School 8.0 / 10
3 Morris Hill Elem 7.8 / 10
4 Ware Elem 6.9 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
7.7/10

75% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$46,403

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$222,100

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
24%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
1%

Of occupied housing units

How Fort Riley compares

Kansas rank

#5 of 140

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.3

above Kansas avg (6.4)

Median household income

$46k

65% of Kansas median

Schools in this city

4

About Schools in Fort Riley, Kansas

Fort Riley, Kansas is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school.

With an average rating of 7.7 out of 10, schools in Fort Riley perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Fort Riley is Fort Riley Elem with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Fort Riley is served by 1 school district: Geary County Schools. These districts collectively serve 7,331 students.

Fort Riley's community shows 24% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $46,403. The poverty rate in the area is 23.4%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 66442 (4)

Elementary Schools

3 schools
# School Rating
1 370 students · Pre-K–5th 8.1
2 350 students · Pre-K–5th 7.8
3 697 students · Pre-K–5th 6.9

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 523 students · 6th–8th 8.0

Schools in Fort Riley

Fort Riley, Kansas · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$46,403

Median Home Value

$222,100

Median Rent

$1,376/mo

Population

16,876

College Educated

24%

Homeownership

1%

Poverty Rate

23.4%

Community Profile

Fort Riley has a median household income of $46,403. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $222,100, with a median rent of $1,376/month. The area has a poverty rate of 23.4%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Fort Riley, Kansas

How many schools are in Fort Riley, Kansas?

Fort Riley has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Fort Riley, Kansas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Fort Riley is 7.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Fort Riley, Kansas?

The top-ranked school in Fort Riley on MySchoolScout is Fort Riley Elem with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Fort Riley, Kansas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Fort Riley on MySchoolScout is Fort Riley Elem with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Fort Riley, Kansas?

The top-ranked middle school in Fort Riley on MySchoolScout is Fort Riley Middle School with a composite score of 8.0/10.

How many school districts serve Fort Riley, Kansas?

Fort Riley is served by 1 school district: Geary County Schools.

What is the education level in Fort Riley, Kansas?

According to Census data, 24% of adults in Fort Riley have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Fort Riley, Kansas?

The median household income in Fort Riley is approximately $46,403 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Riley, Kansas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Fort Riley is 14.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Fort Riley, Kansas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.