For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,105 students in West Lafayette, IN. The top ranked public elementary schools in West Lafayette, IN are West Lafayette Elementary School, Burnett Creek Elementary School and West Lafayette Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Lafayette, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Lafayette have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Lafayette, IN (2025)
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: K-3
| 687 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
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 546 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 443 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 932 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 722 students
West Lafayette, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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 elementary schools in West Lafayette, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Lafayette, IN include West Lafayette Elementary School, Burnett Creek Elementary School and West Lafayette Intermediate School. West Lafayette has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Lafayette?
6 public elementary schools are located in West Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in West Lafayette?
West Lafayette public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in West Lafayette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in West Lafayette include: Klondike Middle School vs. Battle Ground Middle School, Battle Ground Middle School vs. Klondike Middle School, West Lafayette Elementary School vs. Burnett Creek Elementary School
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