For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,275 students in West Lafayette, OH.
The top ranked public schools in West Lafayette, OH are Ridgewood Middle School, Ridgewood Elementary 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in West Lafayette have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in West Lafayette, OH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood Middle School
Magnet 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
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 W Union Ave
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-5312
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-5312
Grades: PK-3
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgewood High School
Magnet 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
| 454 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 schools in West Lafayette, OH?
The top ranked public schools in West Lafayette, OH include Ridgewood Middle School, Ridgewood Elementary School and Ridgewood High School.
How many public schools are located in West Lafayette?
3 public schools are located in West Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in West Lafayette?
West Lafayette public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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