Top 10 Best Tippecanoe County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 23,684 students in Tippecanoe County, IN (there are 16 private schools, serving 3,006 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Tippecanoe County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Tippecanoe County, IN are West Lafayette Elementary School, West Lafayette Jr/sr High School and Hershey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tippecanoe County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Tippecanoe County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Tippecanoe County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lafayette Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 Cumberland Ave
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-3212
Grades: PK-4
| 724 students
Rank: #22.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
Math: 64% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1105 N Grant St
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #33.
Hershey Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7521 E 300 N
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 269-8280
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Burnett Creek Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5700 N 50 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-2237
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #55.
West Lafayette Intermediate School
Math: 66% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1838 N Salisbury
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0500
Grades: 4-6
| 545 students
Rank: #66.
William Henry Harrison High School
Math: 53% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5701 N 50 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-3511
Grades: 9-12
| 2,079 students
Rank: #77.
Battle Ground Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
303 Main St
Battle Ground, IN 47920
(765) 567-2200
Grades: K-5
| 639 students
Rank: #88.
Wyandotte Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5865 E 50 S
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-7000
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #99.
East Tipp Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7501 E 300 N
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 589-3566
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #1010.
Edgelea Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2910 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4780
Grades: K-4
| 442 students
Rank: #1111.
Klondike Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3307 Klondike Rd
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-2544
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #1212.
Oakland Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
611 South 21st Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6130
Grades: K-4
| 242 students
Rank: #1313.
Mccutcheon High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4951 Us 231 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-1488
Grades: 9-12
| 1,807 students
Rank: #1414.
James Cole Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6418 E 900 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 523-2141
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3280 S 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4740
Grades: K-4
| 415 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Dayton Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
730 College St - 187
Dayton, IN 47941
(765) 447-5004
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1717.
Klondike Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3311 Klondike Rd
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-5505
Grades: K-5
| 987 students
Rank: #1818.
Mayflower Mill Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 E 500 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 538-3875
Grades: K-5
| 629 students
Rank: #1919.
Battle Ground Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6100 N 50 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 269-8140
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #2020.
Mintonye Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 W 800 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 538-2780
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #2121.
Glen Acres Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3767 Kimberly Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 771-6150
Grades: K-4
| 516 students
Rank: #2222.
Woodland Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 E 450 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-0241
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #2323.
Jefferson High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,153 students
Rank: #2424.
Murdock Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Cason St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6120
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
Rank: #2525.
Vinton Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6140
Grades: K-4
| 433 students
Rank: #2626.
Wea Ridge Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4410 S 150 E
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-2164
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #2727.
Wainwright Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7501 E 700 S
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 269-8350
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
Rank: #2828.
Southwestern Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 W 800 S
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 538-3025
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #2929.
Wea Ridge Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1333 E 430 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-9321
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #3030.
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4750
Grades: 7-8
| 1,101 students
Rank: #3131.
Miami Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Beck Ln
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4800
Grades: K-4
| 464 students
Rank: #3232.
Thomas Miller Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S 4th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 476-2930
Grades: K-4
| 354 students
Rank: #3333.
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
Math: 26% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
530 N 26th St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6100
Grades: 5-6
| 1,063 students
Rank: #3434.
Excel Center - Lafayette
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
615 N 18th St 2nd Floor
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 524-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Lafayette Area Se
Special Education School
2300 Cason St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6006
Grades: PK
| 0 students
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Tippecanoe County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
620 Cumberland Ave
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 838-2045
Grades: 8-12
| 26 students
1840 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4770
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
1415 Ball St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2900
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
1904 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 420-9617
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
1100 Elizabeth Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 807-8550
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
1100 Elizabeth St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2910
Grades: K-5
| 242 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Tippecanoe County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Tippecanoe County, IN include West Lafayette Elementary School, West Lafayette Jr/sr High School and Hershey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tippecanoe County, IN?
36 public schools are located in Tippecanoe County, IN.
What percentage of students in Tippecanoe County, IN go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Tippecanoe County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tippecanoe County, IN?
Tippecanoe County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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