2019 Best Schools in Riley CountyAbout this List

Manhattan High School

• Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District, KS
• 9-12
• 329

Sophomore: I’ve attended 2 years of Manhattan High School, and so far I love it. We actually have two high schools; one is for only the freshman classes and the other high school is for the rest of the classes (Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors). If I had to describe MHS in one word, it would be spirited. I love how there are numerous classes you can take here at Manhattan High. I can’t decide what classes to take in order to prepare me for college, and it’s a great problem to have. The teachers I’ve had so far have given me the right dosage of insight and fun. They out in a lot of effort in order for us students to succeed. Also, they’re willing to work with you if you are having trouble with a subject which really gives you the 1-on-1 attention students like myself need. I love having the options and the opportunites to not just excel in the classroom, but excel in other aspects of our high school. I participate in many of our outside-of- school activities.
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• A+

• 1,676 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

• Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District, KS
• PK, K-6

• A

• 361 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Frank V. Bergman Elementary School

• Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District, KS
• PK, K-6

• A

• 499 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lee Elementary School

• Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District, KS
• PK, K-6

• A

• 473 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Amanda Arnold Elementary School

• Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District, KS
• PK, K-6
• 3

• A-

• 574 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Marlatt Elementary School

• Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District, KS
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 426 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ogden Elementary School

• Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District, KS
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 214 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Theo Roosevelt Elementary School

• Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District, KS
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 497 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bluemont Elementary School

• Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District, KS
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 270 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Susan B. Anthony Middle School

• Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District, KS
• PK, K-8

• A-

• 425 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Blue Valley High School

• Blue Valley Unified School District (Randolph), KS
• 9-12
• 39

Alum: I would like to see the school try block scheduling. Also, the school should try to increase the student involvement and enthusiasm.
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• A-

• 66 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School

• Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District, KS
• 7-8
• 7

Alum: Eisenhower Middle School is, for the most part, a wonderful school with a mostly wonderful staff. However, there are a few things I think could be changed in order to make it better. For one, the clubs and activities could much more advertised and supported. Sports have a heavy focus but there weren’t many clubs, at least when I went there.
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• B+

• 433 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northview Elementary School

• Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District, KS
• PK, K-6
• 17

Parent: Communication between teachers/staff and parents regarding events could be improved. The outdoor garden area has looked awful for several years and could be used for learning, but is wasted space that is overgrown instead. The front office secretaries are rude 50% of the time and you never know if it's going to be a day when they will be rude or polite. It is chaos in the lunchroom and the staff spends more time chatting than paying attention to the kids. However, these are probably going to be issues anywhere you go. Just wish the school my kids went to would strive to be better. The teachers we have dealt with: 3 out of 4 of them have been great!
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• B

• 580 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riley County Grade School

• Riley County Unified School District, KS
• PK, K-8

• B

• 492 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riley County High School

• Riley County Unified School District, KS
• 9-12
• 62

Alum: My experience does not encompass everyone’s opinion of Riley County High School. If a student, parent, teacher or other decides to get involved and strive their experience would differ from someone who doesn't. What I liked about RCHS was the ability to do anything and everything. Since the school is small, it’s rare to get turned down for a club or sport. This makes it easier for exploring choices and finding what you love. I’d love to see the amount of teacher professionalism change. In a small town it can be difficult to find and hire experienced teachers, as it’s also important that new teachers learn how to lead. Issues occur when students see obvious favoritism, or can tell the teacher doesn’t care. I hope Riley County High School continues to hire professional teachers who treat students equally and are consistent in how they teach.
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• B

• 215 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Randolph Middle School

• Blue Valley Unified School District (Randolph), KS
• 5-8

• C+

• 49 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

McCormick Elementary School

• Blue Valley Unified School District (Randolph), KS
• PK, K-4

• B

• 117 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Manhattan Catholic School

• Private School
• Manhattan, KS
• PK, K-8
• 2

Parent: The family atmosphere, small class size, faith based curriculum and fantastic teachers make MCS a wonderful place!
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• NG

• 247 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio