For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,336 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 Jr/sr 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Doniphan County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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
| 210 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-5
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Doniphan West Jr/sr 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
| 146 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: 6-12
| 170 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
| 130 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
| 148 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
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
710 Harding Avenue
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Grades: PK-2
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Grades: 9-12
| 4 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 include Doniphan West Elementary School, Troy Elementary School and Doniphan West Jr/sr 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 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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