Best Tell City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,351 students in Tell City, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Tell City, IN are Tell City Jr-sr High School and 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Tell City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Tell City, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tell City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 12th St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
William Tell Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1235 31st St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-9727
Gr: PK-6 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Tell City, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Tell City, IN include Tell City Jr-sr High School and William Tell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tell City?
2 public schools are located in Tell City.
What is the racial composition of students in Tell City?
Tell City public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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