Fort Riley: Schools & Education
Fort Riley schools: 4 public schools. Ware Elem is the largest at 690 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,881 students.
- ~2,152 residents per school (vs Kansas ~424).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,152 residents per school. 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Geary County Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,881 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 133 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 769 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 40.9% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Manhattan Area Technical College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 13.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Manhattan Area Technical College |
| Nearest College · City | Manhattan |
| Nearest College · Phone | (785) 587-2800 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 13.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 7 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | DOROTHY BRAMLAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (785) 238-4311 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 230 WEST SEVENTH STREET, JUNCTION CITY KS 66441 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 3.2 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 6 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 18.2% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12