For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,744 students in Tipton County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tipton County, IN are Tipton Elementary School, Tri Central Elementary School and Tri Central Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tipton County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tipton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Tipton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1099 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7397
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7397
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Tri Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 W 500 N
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-5885
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-5885
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Tri Central Middle-high School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 W 500 N
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-2560
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-2560
Grades: 6-12
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
817 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7521
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7521
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tipton County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tipton County, IN include Tipton Elementary School, Tri Central Elementary School and Tri Central Middle-high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tipton County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Tipton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton County?
Tipton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Tipton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tipton County include: Tipton Middle School vs. Tri Central Middle-high School, Tri Central Middle-high School vs. Tipton Middle School
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