Best Schools in Tippecanoe County, IN
Tippecanoe County, IN has 46 public schools (6 high, 9 middle, 29 elementary) serving 27,339 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Tippecanoe County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tippecanoe County, IN
The top high schools in Tippecanoe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lafayette Com School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1112 Students
2. William Henry Harrison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2136 Students
3. Mccutcheon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1825 Students
4. Benton Central Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 790 Students
5. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2118 Students
6. Excel Center - Lafayette
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excel Center - Lafayette • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 322 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tippecanoe County, IN
The top middle schools in Tippecanoe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lafayette Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lafayette Com School Corp • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 568 Students
2. Battle Ground Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students
3. Klondike Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
4. East Tipp Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
5. Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1043 Students
6. Wainwright Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
7. Wea Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
8. Southwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 496 Students
9. Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1047 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tippecanoe County, IN
The top elementary schools in Tippecanoe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lafayette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lafayette Com School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 740 Students
2. Burnett Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 762 Students
3. Hershey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
4. St Mary Cathedral Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary Cathedral Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 3 • 141 Students
5. Lafayette Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 339 Students
6. St Boniface School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Boniface School • Private • Grades 4 - 6 • 119 Students
7. St Lawrence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Lawrence Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 176 Students
8. Mintonye Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
9. Klondike Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 981 Students
10. James Cole Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 300 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tippecanoe County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tippecanoe County, IN has a total population of 186,251 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tippecanoe County, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Tippecanoe County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tippecanoe County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tippecanoe County, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Tippecanoe County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tippecanoe County, IN
How many schools are in Tippecanoe County, IN?
Tippecanoe County, IN has 46 public schools: 6 high schools, 9 middle schools and 29 elementary schools, serving 27,339 students in total.
How do schools in Tippecanoe County perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Tippecanoe County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Tippecanoe County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tippecanoe County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Tippecanoe County
4 places in Tippecanoe County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Lafayette (23)
- West Lafayette (7)
- Battle Ground (1)
- Dayton (1)
School districts (3)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (19 schools)
- Lafayette School Corporation (11 schools)
- West Lafayette Com School Corp (3 schools)