Best West Lafayette Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 815 students in West Lafayette, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Lafayette, OH are Ridgewood High School and Ridgewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Lafayette, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in West Lafayette have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in West Lafayette, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
602 Johnson St
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-6345
Gr: 8-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ridgewood Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
517 S Oak St
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-6335
Gr: 4-7 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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West Lafayette, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
225 W Union Ave
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 middle schools in West Lafayette, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Lafayette, OH include Ridgewood High School and Ridgewood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Lafayette?
2 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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