For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 582 students in Tipton, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tipton, IA are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tipton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tipton, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lemon
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 66% | 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 elementary schools in Tipton, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tipton, IA include Tipton Elementary School and Tipton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tipton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Tipton.
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton?
Tipton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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