For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,324 students in Bluffton, IN (there are , serving 111 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Bluffton, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Bluffton, IN are Lancaster Central School, Bluffton High School and Bluffton-harrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bluffton, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Bluffton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Bluffton, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lancaster Central School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3240 E 300 N
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 565-3135
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 565-3135
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Bluffton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Trl
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 E Spring St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0333
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-0333
Grades: PK-4
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
Bluffton-harrison Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Stogdill Rd
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3536
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3536
Grades: 5-8
| 525 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bluffton, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Bluffton, IN include Lancaster Central School, Bluffton High School and Bluffton-harrison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bluffton?
4 public schools are located in Bluffton.
What percentage of students in Bluffton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Bluffton are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bluffton?
Bluffton public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Bluffton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bluffton include: Lancaster Central School vs. Bluffton-harrison Elementary School, Bluffton-harrison Elementary School vs. Lancaster Central School
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