For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,030 students in Doniphan County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Doniphan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Doniphan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 3-5
| 138 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 159 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 North 12th
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Grades: PK-2
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Grades: 1-12
| 7 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 elementary schools in Doniphan County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Doniphan County, KS include Riverside Intermediate, Troy Elementary School and Doniphan West Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Doniphan County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Doniphan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Doniphan County?
Doniphan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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