| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley County Unified School District 378 | Leonardville | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 708 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 | Manhattan | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 7,066 | 14 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Blue Valley Unified School District 384 | Randolph | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 269 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Riley County compares
Together they enroll 8,043 students across 19 schools. The largest is Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 with 7,066 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Riley County, Kansas
Riley County has 3 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Riley County is Riley County Unified School District 378 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Kansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Riley County, KS?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Riley County, KS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Riley County, KS?
Of the districts serving Riley County, Riley County Unified School District 378 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th percentile among Kansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kansas only, never across state lines.