For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 696 students in Riverton, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Riverton, KS are Riverton Elementary School, Riverton Middle School and Riverton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverton, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Riverton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riverton, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7166 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-4078
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-4078
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Riverton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7144 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-3355
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-3355
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Riverton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7120 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-3388
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-3388
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Riverton, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Riverton, KS include Riverton Elementary School, Riverton Middle School and Riverton High School.
How many public schools are located in Riverton?
3 public schools are located in Riverton.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverton?
Riverton public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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