For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,383 students in Fulton County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Fulton County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, IN are Tippecanoe Valley High School, Akron Elementary School and Caston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Fulton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tippecanoe Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8345 S Sr 19
Akron, IN 46910
(574) 598-2100
Akron, IN 46910
(574) 598-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 E Rural St
Akron, IN 46910
(574) 598-2367
Akron, IN 46910
(574) 598-2367
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Caston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3025
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3025
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
George M Riddle Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Barkman St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2880
Gr: 2-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Tippecanoe Valley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11303 W 800 S
Akron, IN 46910
(574) 598-2200
Akron, IN 46910
(574) 598-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Rochester Community Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2280
Gr: 5-7 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Rochester Community High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Gr: 8-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Caston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3505
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3505
Gr: 6-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1502 Elm St
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2501
Gr: PK-1 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, IN include Tippecanoe Valley High School, Akron Elementary School and Caston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fulton County?
9 public schools are located in Fulton County.
What percentage of students in Fulton County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Fulton County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fulton County include: Tippecanoe Valley Middle School vs. Rochester Community Middle School, Rochester Community High School vs. Tippecanoe Valley High School, Rochester Community Middle School vs. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School
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