For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,352 students in West Lafayette, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 442 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in West Lafayette, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%). West Lafayette has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
The top ranked public schools in West Lafayette, IN are West Lafayette Elementary School, Burnett Creek Elementary School and West Lafayette Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Lafayette, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in West Lafayette have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in West Lafayette, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Cumberland Ave
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-3212
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-3212
Grades: PK-4
| 724 students
Rank: #22.
Burnett Creek Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5700 N 50 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-2237
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-2237
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #33.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 63% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #44.
West Lafayette Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1838 N Salisbury
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0500
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0500
Grades: 4-6
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
William Henry Harrison High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5701 N 50 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-3511
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-3511
Grades: 9-12
| 2,079 students
Rank: #66.
Klondike Middle School
(Math: 50% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #77.
Klondike Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3311 Klondike Rd
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-5505
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-5505
Grades: K-5
| 987 students
Rank: #88.
Battle Ground Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6100 N 50 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 269-8140
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 269-8140
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
West Lafayette, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beacon Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
620 Cumberland Ave
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 838-2045
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 838-2045
Grades: 8-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Lafayette, IN?
The top ranked public schools in West Lafayette, IN include West Lafayette Elementary School, Burnett Creek Elementary School and West Lafayette Jr/sr High School. West Lafayette has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public schools are located in West Lafayette, IN?
8 public schools are located in West Lafayette, IN.
What percentage of students in West Lafayette, IN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in West Lafayette, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Lafayette, IN?
West Lafayette, IN public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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