For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,635 students in Doniphan, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 98% 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 Doniphan Middle 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 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), 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 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Doniphan, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doniphan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Ball Park Rd
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Doniphan Intermediate
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
904 Elm Street
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: 3-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Doniphan Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Summit
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
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
Gr: PK-2 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Ripley Co. Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3277 Us Highway 160 W
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-7118
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-7118
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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
Gr: 9-12
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 Doniphan Middle 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?
98% 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 33% (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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