Best Schools in West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette, IN has 22 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 15,331 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in West Lafayette meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Lafayette, IN
The top high schools in West Lafayette, 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. Tri-county Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-county School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 329 Students
5. Benton Central Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 790 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Lafayette, IN
The top middle schools in West Lafayette, 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. Wea Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
6. Southwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 496 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Lafayette, IN
The top elementary schools in West Lafayette, 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. Mintonye Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
5. Klondike Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 981 Students
6. Battle Ground Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 644 Students
7. Otterbein Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 258 Students
8. Tri-county Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-county School Corporation • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 227 Students
9. Wea Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tippecanoe School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 609 Students
10. Tri-county Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-county School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 209 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Lafayette, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Lafayette, IN has a total population of 71,895 with 61% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Lafayette, 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 West Lafayette, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Lafayette, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Lafayette, 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 West Lafayette, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Lafayette, IN
How many schools are in West Lafayette, IN?
West Lafayette, IN has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 15,331 students in total.
How do schools in West Lafayette perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in West Lafayette score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in West Lafayette meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Lafayette?
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: 62%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in West Lafayette
7 of 7 schools in West Lafayette carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 6B: 1
All 7 public schools we grade in West Lafayette. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.