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Geary County Schools Serving the Military Family

Unified School District 475

For more than 65 years, Geary County Schools USD 475 has proudly partnered with Fort Riley families.  Today more than sixty percent of our student population is linked to the United States military!

All elementary schools have grades kindergarten-5. The five elementary schools on Fort Riley are Morris Hill, Jefferson, Custer Hill, Fort Riley, and Ware. Fort Riley Middle School serves students in grades 6-8. All High School students, including those living on Fort Riley, attend Junction City High School in the city of Junction City.

 Information on school boundaries, school statistics, fees, enrollment dates, and much more can be found here in the USD 475 website. [Learn More]

Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School
200 N. Washington (785)238-2841
Junction City, KS 66441

Principal: Roger Morris

St. Francis Xavier Parish Schools are located in the heart of downtown Junction City, KS, just a few minutes from Ft. Riley and the cities of Milford, Wakefield, and Manhattan. The campus offers pre-school, elementary, and secondary certified academics.

St. Xavier is a Catholic school that welcomes students of all faiths.The objective is to inspire withing the students a love for learning. THe faculty will expect and encourage high levels of critical thinking, continuing the tradition of educational excellence since 1871.

School Hours:
The normal school day begins at 7:40 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m.

After School Care Hours:
2:35-6:00 p.m.

School Mass Hours:
K-6 - Wednesday and Friday - 7:50 a.m.
7th & 8th - Monday and Friday - 7:50 a.m.
9th - 12th - Thursday - 8:40 a.m.

Bus Transportation:
Bus transportation is provided by Junction City Transportation Company for the surrounding rural Junction City communities and Ft. Riley.

On Site Cafeteria:
Provides breakfast and hot lunch prepared daily. All meals are prepared according to state guidelines. The State of Kansas free or reduced lunch program is available.