For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,837 students in Perry County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Perry County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Perry County, IN are Perry Central Elementary School, Tell City Jr-sr High School and Perry Central Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18677 Old Sr 37
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5122
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5122
Gr: PK-6 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Tell City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 12th St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3131
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Perry Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18677 Old Sr 37
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5121
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5121
Gr: 7-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
William Tell Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 31st St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-9727
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-9727
Gr: PK-6 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Cannelton Elementary & High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 S 3rd Street
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-3296
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-3296
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Perry County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Perry County, IN include Perry Central Elementary School, Tell City Jr-sr High School and Perry Central Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County?
5 public schools are located in Perry County.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Perry County include: Perry Central Elementary School vs. William Tell Elementary School, Perry Central Jr-sr High School vs. Tell City Jr-sr High School, William Tell Elementary School vs. Perry Central Elementary School
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