For the 2026 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 (2026)
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, Doniphan West Jr/sr High School vs. Riverside High School
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