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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 66531

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At a glance

School

514

Students

5-star school

Top rankedRiley County Grade School47^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Riley County Grade School up 52 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 66531 zip code in Kansas is home to a single outstanding elementary school, Riley County Grade School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. This school is a standout performer, ranking in the top 8% of all elementary schools in Kansas and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riley County Grade School boasts exceptional academic achievement, with students scoring well above the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. The school's low chronic absenteeism rate and relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggest it serves a more affluent community. Additionally, the school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4, likely contribute to its academic success.

Overall, Riley County Grade School stands out as a high-performing, well-resourced elementary school that is effectively serving its students. While the school's demographics may raise some equity concerns, its consistent top-tier academic performance and strong educational program make it a standout option for families in the 66531 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)							KAP Mathematics (2025)							KAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riley County Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	117 N. Remmele	Riley	66531	Riley County	Riley County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 485-4010	514	40	12.9	23.2%	431 (83.9%)	15 (2.9%)	31 (6.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.2%)	88.2	47^th of 656 public elementary schools	92.8%		80.7	99^th of 653 public elementary schools	84.8%	52	83.9	78.9	63.6	55.9	67.7	70.7	70.0	73.2	69.6	58.2	70.7	54.8	77.6	67.2	63.6	70.7	67.3	$11,022	$480	$10,542

Cities Near Zip Code 66531

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Riley	0.84 mi	2	7^th
Milford	9.83 mi	1	97^th
Randolph	10.04 mi	2	13^th
Manhattan	11.58 mi	13	93^rd
Wakefield	12.24 mi	2	287^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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