For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 514 students in Riley, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Riley, KS is Riley County Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riley, KS public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Riley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Riley, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riley County Grade School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 N. Remmele
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4010
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4010
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Riley, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Riley, KS include Riley County Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Riley?
1 public elementary schools are located in Riley.
What is the racial composition of students in Riley?
Riley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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