For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 537 students in Tippecanoe County, IN.
The top ranked public charter school in Tippecanoe County, IN is Excel Center - Lafayette. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tippecanoe County, IN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in Tippecanoe County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Tippecanoe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Center - Lafayette
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 N 18th St 2nd Floor
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 524-3641
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 524-3641
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Paramount School Of Excellence Lafayette
Charter School
1904 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 519-4588
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 519-4588
Gr: K-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Tippecanoe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
620 Cumberland Ave
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 838-2045
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 838-2045
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
1840 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4770
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4770
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
1415 Ball St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2900
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2900
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
1904 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 420-9617
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 420-9617
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 24%
1100 Elizabeth Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 807-8550
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 807-8550
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1100 Elizabeth St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2910
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2910
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Tippecanoe County, IN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Tippecanoe County, IN include Excel Center - Lafayette.
How many public charter schools are located in Tippecanoe County?
2 public charter schools are located in Tippecanoe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tippecanoe County?
Tippecanoe County public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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