For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,246 students in West Lafayette, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in West Lafayette, OH are Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood Middle School and Ridgewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Lafayette, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in West Lafayette have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in West Lafayette, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 Johnson St
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-6345
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-6345
Gr: 8-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ridgewood Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 S Oak St
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-6335
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-6335
Gr: 4-7 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 W Union Ave
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-5312
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-5312
Gr: PK-3 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
West Lafayette, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
225 W Union Ave
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-5312
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-5312
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Lafayette, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in West Lafayette, OH include Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood Middle School and Ridgewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Lafayette?
3 public schools are located in West Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in West Lafayette?
West Lafayette public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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