For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 529 students in Tipton, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 89 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Tipton, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tipton, MO are Tipton Elementary School, Tipton High School and Tipton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tipton, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Tipton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tipton, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
138 E Cooper St.
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2213
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Tipton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 S. Gravois Ave.
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Gravois
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tipton, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Tipton, MO include Tipton Elementary School, Tipton High School and Tipton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tipton?
3 public schools are located in Tipton.
What percentage of students in Tipton go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Tipton are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton?
Tipton public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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