For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 537 students in Lafayette, IN.
The top ranked public charter school in Lafayette, IN is Excel Center - Lafayette. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, IN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lafayette, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Center - Lafayette
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 N 18th St 2nd Floor
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 524-3641
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 524-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paramount School Of Excellence Lafayette
Charter School
1904 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 519-4588
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 519-4588
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
Lafayette, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1840 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4770
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4770
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
1415 Ball St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2900
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2900
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
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 charter schools in Lafayette, IN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lafayette, IN include Excel Center - Lafayette.
How many public charter schools are located in Lafayette?
2 public charter schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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