For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 469 students in Riverton, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Riverton, KS are Riverton Elementary School and Riverton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverton, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Riverton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Riverton, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Riverton, KS include Riverton Elementary School and Riverton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Riverton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Riverton.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverton?
Riverton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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