For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,370 students in Doniphan County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Doniphan County, KS are Riverside Intermediate, Troy Elementary School and Doniphan West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Doniphan County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Doniphan County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Doniphan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Intermediate
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
204 North 12th
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Gr: 3-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Troy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 W Poplar
Troy, KS 66087
(785) 985-3538
Troy, KS 66087
(785) 985-3538
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: #44.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Harding Avenue
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Main
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Riverside High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Troy High And Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 S Park
Troy, KS 66087
(785) 985-3533
Troy, KS 66087
(785) 985-3533
Gr: 6-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
203 North 12th
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Gr: PK-2 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Gr: 1-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Doniphan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 W. Illinois
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
202 W Illinois
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 Doniphan County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Doniphan County, KS include Riverside Intermediate, Troy Elementary School and Doniphan West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Doniphan County?
9 public schools are located in Doniphan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Doniphan County?
Doniphan County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Doniphan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Doniphan County include: Troy High And Middle School vs. Riverside High School, Riverside High School vs. Troy High And Middle School, Riverside High School vs. Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
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