Best Ossian Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,897 students in Ossian, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 49 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Ossian, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ossian, IN are Norwell Middle School, Ossian Elementary School and Norwell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ossian, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Ossian have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Ossian, IN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwell Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ossian Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
213 S Jefferson
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4179
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Norwell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Gr: 9-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ossian, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Ossian, IN include Norwell Middle School, Ossian Elementary School and Norwell High School.
How many public schools are located in Ossian?
3 public schools are located in Ossian.
What percentage of students in Ossian go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Ossian are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ossian?
Ossian public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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