For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 894 students in Tipton, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Tipton, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Tipton, IA are Tipton High School, Tipton Elementary School and Tipton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tipton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Tipton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tipton, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tipton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 E 6th St
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6027
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6027
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Lemon
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 West 7th St.
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6025
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6025
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tipton, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Tipton, IA include Tipton High School, Tipton Elementary School and Tipton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tipton?
3 public schools are located in Tipton.
What percentage of students in Tipton go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Tipton are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton?
Tipton public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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