For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,471 students in 80026, CO (there are 6 private schools, serving 721 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 80026, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80026, CO are Centaurus High School, Peak To Peak Charter School and Lafayette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80026 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80026, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80026, CO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centaurus High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10300 South Boulder Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7500
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,561 students
Rank: #22.
Peak To Peak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Merlin Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 453-4600
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 453-4600
Grades: K-12
| 1,452 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 North Bermont Avenue
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-8900
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Justice High Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 Excalibur
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 935-1337
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 935-1337
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #55.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1405 Centaur Village Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7000
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E. Baseline Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7800
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #77.
Angevine Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 W South Boulder Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7100
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #88.
Alicia Sanchez International School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 Sir Galahad Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7300
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80026, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80026, CO include Centaurus High School, Peak To Peak Charter School and Lafayette Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80026?
8 public schools are located in 80026.
What percentage of students in 80026 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 80026 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80026?
80026 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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