Public schools in Lafayette, CO
8 open public schools with an address in Lafayette, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,424
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Lafayette public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Lafayette, CO: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,424 students, an average of 678 per school. The largest campus is Centaurus High School (1,557 students), and the largest elementary school is Lafayette Elementary School (497).
Every listed school belongs to Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 34% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lafayette
Elementary schools in Lafayette
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Sanchez International School Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | PK–05 | 321 | 12.7:1 | |
| Lafayette Elementary School Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | PK–05 | 497 | 18.3:1 | |
| Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | PK–05 | 439 | 16.1:1 | |
| Ryan Elementary School Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | PK–05 | 436 | 17:1 |
Middle schools in Lafayette
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angevine Middle School Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | 06–08 | 619 | 15.4:1 |
High schools in Lafayette
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centaurus High School Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | 09–12 | 1,557 | 20:1 | |
| Justice High Charter School Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 108 | 19.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lafayette
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak to Peak Charter School Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Charter | KG–12 | 1,447 | 17.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.9%
- Hispanic29.8%
- Black0.9%
- Asian8.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Lafayette schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,424 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lafayette
How many public schools are in Lafayette, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Lafayette: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,424 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lafayette?
All listed public schools with an address in Lafayette belong to Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Lafayette?
Centaurus High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lafayette, with 1,557 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lafayette?
Yes. 2 of the 8 public schools in Lafayette are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Justice High Charter School, Peak to Peak Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lafayette schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lafayette public schools is 17.4:1, higher than the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lafayette guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Colorado cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities