For the 2025-26 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 42% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Denton have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doniphan West Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
642 Hwy 20 East
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Denton, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
642 Hwy 20 E
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
642 Hwy 20 E
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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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