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Best Ripley County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,534 students in Ripley County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ripley County, MO are Ripley Co. Elementary School, Naylor Elementary School and Doniphan Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ripley County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Ripley County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ripley Co. Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11111 State Highway 142w
Gatewood, MO 63942
(573) 255-3213
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Naylor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
203 E Delong St
Naylor, MO 63953
(573) 399-2507
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Doniphan Intermediate
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
904 Elm Street
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: 3-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Doniphan Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
651 Summit
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Current River School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Apricot St
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #66.
Doniphan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
603 Summit
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: PK-2 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Ripley Co. Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3277 Us Highway 160 W
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-7118
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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Ripley County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Current River (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 Apricot Street
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ripley County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ripley County, MO include Ripley Co. Elementary School, Naylor Elementary School and Doniphan Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ripley County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Ripley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley County?
Ripley County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Ripley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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