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Best Geary County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,176 students in Geary County, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Geary County, 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.
Geary County, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Geary County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Geary County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
429 W Ash
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1601 Hickory Lane
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4790
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
109 E Grandview Drive
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Fort Riley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28000 Rifle Range Road
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 N Lincoln
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4570
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Ware Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6795 Thomas Avenue
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1625 St Marys Rd
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Morris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4722 Normandy Drive
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27500 Rifle Range Rd
Ft. Riley, KS 66641
(785) 717-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 N Eisenhower Dr
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 N Washington
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 717-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Milford Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 West 12th
Milford, KS 66514
(785) 717-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Geary County, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Geary County, KS include Sheridan Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School and Grandview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Geary County?
12 public preschools are located in Geary County.
What is the racial composition of students in Geary County?
Geary County public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Geary County are often viewed compared to one another?

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