For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 712 students in Riley, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Riley, KS are Riley County Grade School and Riley County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riley, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Riley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riley, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riley County Grade 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
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Riley County High 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
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Riley, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Riley, KS include Riley County Grade School and Riley County High School.
How many public schools are located in Riley?
2 public schools are located in Riley.
What is the racial composition of students in Riley?
Riley public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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