For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,880 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 42% 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 10% 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 Ossian, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwell Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ossian Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 S Jefferson
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4179
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4179
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Norwell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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