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Best Lafayette Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 9,903 students in Lafayette, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette, IN are Hershey Elementary School, Wyandotte Elementary School and East Tipp Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lafayette, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hershey Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7521 E 300 N
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 269-8280
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Wyandotte Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5865 E 50 S
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-7000
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
East Tipp Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7501 E 300 N
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 589-3566
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Edgelea Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2910 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4780
Gr: K-4 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Cason St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6120
Gr: K-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Mintonye Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 W 800 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 538-2780
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
611 South 21st Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6130
Gr: K-4 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
James Cole Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6418 E 900 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 523-2141
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3280 S 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4740
Gr: K-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Glen Acres Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3767 Kimberly Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 771-6150
Gr: PK-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3200 E 450 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-0241
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Vinton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6140
Gr: K-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Mayflower Mill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 E 500 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 538-3875
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Wainwright Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7501 E 700 S
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 269-8350
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Wea Ridge Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4410 S 150 E
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-2164
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1616.
Wea Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1333 E 430 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-9321
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
Thomas Miller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S 4th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 476-2930
Gr: K-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
530 N 26th St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6100
Gr: 5-6 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 W 800 S
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 538-3025
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Miami Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Beck Ln
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4800
Gr: K-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Lafayette Career Academy
Vocational School
2201 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2481
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Paramount School Of Excellence Lafayette
Charter School
1904 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 519-4588
Gr: K-7 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette, IN include Hershey Elementary School, Wyandotte Elementary School and East Tipp Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lafayette?
22 public elementary schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lafayette are often viewed compared to one another?

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