For the 2025 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 Middle School and Ridgewood High 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 62% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in West Lafayette have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 (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 High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 Johnson St
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-6345
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-6345
Grades: 8-12
| 427 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 middle schools in West Lafayette, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Lafayette, OH include Ridgewood Middle School and Ridgewood High 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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