For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 819 students in West Lafayette, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Lafayette, OH are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Lafayette have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Lafayette, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood Middle School
(Math: 64% | 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
Grades: 4-7
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-3
| 431 students
West Lafayette, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 W Union Ave
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-5312
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-5312
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in West Lafayette, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Lafayette, OH include Ridgewood Middle School and Ridgewood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Lafayette?
2 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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