For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,380 students in Riley County, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Riley County, KS are Riley County Grade School, Frank V Bergman Elementary School and Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riley County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Riley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Riley County (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.
Frank V Bergman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3430 Lombard
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2865
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2865
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Lee Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2050
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
Theo Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Houston Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2090
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2090
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Oliver Brown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4787 Jackies Way
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2823
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2823
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 N Juliette Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2170
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2170
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Riley County, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Riley County, KS include Riley County Grade School, Frank V Bergman Elementary School and Lee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Riley County?
6 public preschools are located in Riley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Riley County?
Riley County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Riley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Riley County include: Theo Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Theo Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Lee Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School vs. Theo Roosevelt Elementary School
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