For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,639 students in Fulton County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, IN are Akron Elementary School, Caston Elementary School and George M Riddle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fulton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
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 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
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 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
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 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
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 | 434 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 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, IN include Akron Elementary School, Caston Elementary School and George M Riddle Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fulton County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fulton County include: Tippecanoe Valley Middle School vs. Rochester Community Middle School, Rochester Community Middle School vs. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, Akron Elementary School vs. Caston Elementary School
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