Top 5 Best Doniphan County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,271 students in Doniphan County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Doniphan County, KS are Doniphan West Elementary School, Troy Elementary School and Doniphan West Junior/Senior High 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 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Doniphan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Doniphan County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doniphan West Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
642 Hwy 20 East
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Troy Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 W Poplar
Troy, KS 66087
(785) 985-3538
Troy, KS 66087
(785) 985-3538
Grades: PK-6
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
Doniphan West Junior/Senior High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Main
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Grades: 7-12
| 131 students
Rank: #44.
Troy High And Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 S Park
Troy, KS 66087
(785) 985-3533
Troy, KS 66087
(785) 985-3533
Grades: 7-12
| 144 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Riverside Intermediate
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 North 12th
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Grades: 3-5
| 137 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Riverside Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 North 12th Street
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Grades: 6-8
| 131 students
Rank: #77.
Riverside High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
710 Harding Avenue
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Grades: PK-2
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Doniphan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 W. Illinois
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
202 W Illinois
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
642 Hwy 20 E
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
642 Hwy 20 E
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Doniphan County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Doniphan County, KS are Doniphan West Elementary School, Troy Elementary School and Doniphan West Junior/Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Doniphan County, KS?
9 public schools are located in Doniphan County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Doniphan County, KS?
Doniphan County, KS minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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