For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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