For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,675 students in Junction City, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 297 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Junction City, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Junction City, 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.
Junction City, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Junction City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Junction City, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Junction City Sr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Blue Jay Way
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4200
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,723 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Junction City, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6344 Hampton Place
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4320
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4320
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
410 W 2nd
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4380
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4380
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
920 West 6th St
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4710
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4710
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Junction City, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Junction City, KS include Sheridan Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School and Grandview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Junction City?
9 public schools are located in Junction City.
What percentage of students in Junction City go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Junction City are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Junction City?
Junction City public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Junction City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Junction City 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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