West Lafayette, IN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 28,406 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
West Lafayette experiences temperate, four-season weather, with snowy winters, warm summers, and colorful autumns.
Geography
West Lafayette is located across the Wabash River from Lafayette, Ind.
Cultural Attractions
The city is home to Purdue University.
Recreation
West Lafayette is part of the Northwest Greenway, Cattail, and Wabash Heritage trail networks. The city's park system also includes a nature center and pool.
Economy
Purdue Research Park is home to more than 100 high-tech companies.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 6 |
| Number of middle schools | 2 |
| Number of high schools | 1 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School | West Lafayette, IN | Silver | 991 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview College of Nursing | Danville, IL | Unranked | N/A |
| St. Joseph's College | Rensselaer, IN | #28, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 1,070 |
| Wabash College | Crawfordsville, IN | #54, Lib. Arts | 917 |
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