📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
8 Rated Districts in the Manhattan, KS Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Kansas districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Riley County Unified School District 378 | Riley | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Rock Creek Unified School District 323 | St. George | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #3 | Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 | Manhattan | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #4 | Wamego Unified School District 320 | Wamego | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #5 | Geary County Schools Unified School District 475 | Junction City | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #6 | Blue Valley Unified School District 384 | Randolph | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #7 | Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton Unified School District 322 | Onaga | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #8 | Kaw Valley Unified School District 321 | St. Marys | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
Best School Districts in the Manhattan, KS Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Kansas) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Manhattan, KS metro area? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in the Manhattan, KS metro area, the highest-rated is Riley County Unified School District 378 (Riley), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Kansas districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.