For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,276 students in West Lafayette, IN. The top-ranked public middle schools in West Lafayette, IN are West Lafayette Jr/sr High School, Klondike Middle School and Battle Ground Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Lafayette, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in West Lafayette have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Lafayette, IN (2026-27)
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 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
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 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
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 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
West Lafayette, Indiana 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in West Lafayette, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Lafayette, IN include West Lafayette Jr/sr High School, Klondike Middle School and Battle Ground Middle School. West Lafayette has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public middle schools are located in West Lafayette?
3 public middle schools are located in West Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in West Lafayette?
West Lafayette public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in West Lafayette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in West Lafayette include: Klondike Middle School vs. Battle Ground Middle School, Battle Ground Middle School vs. Klondike Middle School
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