For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,952 students in Junction City, KS.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Junction City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Junction City, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%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: 45-49% | 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.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%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.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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: #88.
Junction City Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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
Junction City, Kansas Public 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
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 Junction City, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Junction City, KS include Sheridan Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School and Grandview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Junction City?
8 public elementary schools are located in Junction City.
What is the racial composition of students in Junction City?
Junction City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% 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 Junction City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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