For the 2026 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 38% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1099 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7397
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7397
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Tri Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2115 W 500 N
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-5885
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-5885
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Tri Central Middle-high School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2115 W 500 N
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-2560
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-2560
Gr: 6-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
817 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7521
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7521
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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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