Best Denton Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 217 students in Denton, KS.
The top ranked public school in Denton, KS is Doniphan West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denton, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Denton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Denton, KS (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doniphan West Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
642 Hwy 20 East
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
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Denton, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
642 Hwy 20 E
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
642 Hwy 20 E
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Denton, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Denton, KS include Doniphan West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Denton?
1 public schools are located in Denton.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton?
Denton public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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