For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,406 students in 47909, IN (there are , serving 515 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 47909, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 47909, IN are Edgelea Elementary School, Mintonye Elementary School and James Cole Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47909 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47909, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47909, IN 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgelea Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2910 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4780
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4780
Gr: K-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Mintonye Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 W 800 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 538-2780
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 538-2780
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
James Cole Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6418 E 900 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 523-2141
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 523-2141
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3280 S 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4740
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4740
Gr: K-4 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 E 450 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-0241
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-0241
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Mccutcheon High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4951 Us 231 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-1488
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-1488
Gr: 9-12 | 1,786 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Mayflower Mill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 E 500 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 538-3875
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 538-3875
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Wea Ridge Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4410 S 150 E
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-2164
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-2164
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Wea Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1333 E 430 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-9321
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-9321
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Miami Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Beck Ln
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4800
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 772-4800
Gr: K-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Lafayette Career Academy
Vocational School
2201 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2481
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2481
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 47909, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47909, IN include Edgelea Elementary School, Mintonye Elementary School and James Cole Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 47909?
11 public schools are located in 47909.
What percentage of students in 47909 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 47909 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47909?
47909 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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