For the 2026 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 35% 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
203 North 12th
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Gr: PK-2 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Gr: 6-12 | 4 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
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