For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,279 students in 47904, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 629 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 47904, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 47904, IN are Oakland Elementary School, Murdock Elementary School and Vinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47904 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 47904, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47904, IN Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 South 21st Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6130
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6130
Grades: K-4
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Cason St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6120
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6120
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Vinton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6140
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6140
Grades: K-4
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
530 N 26th St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6100
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6100
Grades: 5-6
| 1,063 students
Rank: #55.
Excel Center - Lafayette
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 N 18th St 2nd Floor
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 524-3641
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 524-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Lafayette Area Se
Special Education School
2300 Cason St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6006
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6006
Grades: PK
| n/a students
47904, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1415 Ball St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2900
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2900
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
New Community School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1904 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 420-9617
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 420-9617
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
1100 Elizabeth Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 807-8550
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 807-8550
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
1100 Elizabeth St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2910
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2910
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 47904, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47904, IN include Oakland Elementary School, Murdock Elementary School and Vinton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 47904, IN?
6 public schools are located in 47904, IN.
What percentage of students in 47904, IN go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 47904, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47904, IN?
47904, IN public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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