For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,369 students in the neighborhood of Custer Hill, Fort Riley, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Custer Hill are Ware Elementary School, Morris Hill Elementary School and Fort Riley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Custer Hill, Fort Riley, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Custer Hill, Fort Riley, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Custer Hill, Fort Riley, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Custer Hill, Fort Riley, KS include Ware Elementary School, Morris Hill Elementary School and Fort Riley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Custer Hill, Fort Riley?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Custer Hill, Fort Riley.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Custer Hill, Fort Riley?
the neighborhood of Custer Hill, Fort Riley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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