For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,651 students in Doniphan, MO (there are , serving 62 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Doniphan, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Doniphan, MO are Doniphan High School, Doniphan Intermediate and Current River School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Doniphan, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Doniphan have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Doniphan, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doniphan High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 Ball Park Rd
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Current River Career Center
Vocational School
301 Spring St
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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 schools in Doniphan, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Doniphan, MO include Doniphan High School, Doniphan Intermediate and Current River School.
How many public schools are located in Doniphan?
7 public schools are located in Doniphan.
What percentage of students in Doniphan go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Doniphan are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Doniphan?
Doniphan public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Doniphan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Doniphan include: Doniphan Elementary School vs. Ripley Co. Elementary School, Ripley Co. Elementary School vs. Doniphan Elementary School, Current River School vs. Doniphan High School
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