For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 744 students in Tell City, IN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Tell City, IN is William Tell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tell City, IN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tell City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tell City, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Tell Elementary School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 744 students
Tell City, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3515 Mozart St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3748
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3748
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tell City, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tell City, IN include William Tell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tell City?
1 public elementary schools are located in Tell City.
What is the racial composition of students in Tell City?
Tell City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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