For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,177 students in Doniphan, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Doniphan, MO are Doniphan Intermediate, Current River School and Doniphan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Doniphan, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Doniphan have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Doniphan, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doniphan Intermediate
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
904 Elm Street
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 3-5
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Current River School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Apricot St
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Doniphan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
651 Summit
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Doniphan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 Summit
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Ripley Co. Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3277 Us Highway 160 W
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-7118
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-7118
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Doniphan, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Current River (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 Apricot Street
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Doniphan, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Doniphan, MO include Doniphan Intermediate, Current River School and Doniphan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Doniphan?
5 public elementary schools are located in Doniphan.
What is the racial composition of students in Doniphan?
Doniphan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Doniphan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Doniphan include: Doniphan Elementary School vs. Ripley Co. Elementary School, Ripley Co. Elementary School vs. Doniphan Elementary School
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