For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 5,525 students in Tippecanoe County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tippecanoe County, IN are West Lafayette Jr/sr High School, East Tipp Middle School and Klondike Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tippecanoe County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Tippecanoe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tippecanoe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1105 N Grant St
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,110 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
East Tipp Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7501 E 300 N
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 589-3566
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 589-3566
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Klondike Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3307 Klondike Rd
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-2544
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-2544
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Battle Ground Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6100 N 50 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 269-8140
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 269-8140
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Wainwright Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7501 E 700 S
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 269-8350
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 269-8350
Gr: 6-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Wea Ridge Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4410 S 150 E
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-2164
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-2164
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4750
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4750
Gr: 7-8 | 1,021 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 W 800 S
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 538-3025
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 538-3025
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Lafayette Career Academy
Vocational School
2201 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2481
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2481
Gr: 5-12
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 middle schools in Tippecanoe County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tippecanoe County, IN include West Lafayette Jr/sr High School, East Tipp Middle School and Klondike Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tippecanoe County?
10 public middle schools are located in Tippecanoe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tippecanoe County?
Tippecanoe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tippecanoe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tippecanoe County include: Wea Ridge Middle School vs. Southwestern Middle School, Klondike Middle School vs. Battle Ground Middle School, Wainwright Middle School vs. Southwestern Middle School
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