For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,918 students in Lafayette, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette, CO are Peak To Peak Charter School, Lafayette Elementary School and Justice High Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lafayette, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peak To Peak Charter School
Magnet School
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
| 1,450 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
Justice High Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet 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
| 102 students
Rank: #44.
Ryan Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 418 students
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 461 students
Rank: #66.
Angevine Middle School
Magnet 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
| 661 students
Rank: #77.
Alicia Sanchez International School
Magnet 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
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette, CO include Peak To Peak Charter School, Lafayette Elementary School and Justice High Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lafayette?
7 public elementary schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lafayette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lafayette include: Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School vs. Peak To Peak Charter School, Ryan Elementary School vs. Peak To Peak Charter School, Lafayette Elementary School vs. Ryan Elementary School
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