Public schools in Mayo, FL
5 open public schools with an address in Mayo, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,152
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
3 virtual
An overview of Mayo public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Mayo, FL: 2 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,152 students, an average of 230 per school. The largest campus is Lafayette High School (606 students), and the largest elementary school is Lafayette Elementary School (546).
Every listed school belongs to Lafayette. 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 16.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. 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 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% 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 Mayo
Elementary schools in Mayo
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Elementary School Lafayette | PK–05 | 546 | 14:1 | |
| Lafayette Virtual Instruction K-5 Fulltime Lafayette · Virtual | KG–05 | 0 | — |
High schools in Mayo
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School Lafayette | 06–12 | 606 | 18.9:1 | |
| Lafayette Virtual Franchise Lafayette · Virtual | 06–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Mayo
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Virtual Instruction Program Lafayette · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.4%
- Hispanic21.2%
- Black7.1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 2 Mayo schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,152 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mayo
How many public schools are in Mayo, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Mayo: 2 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,152 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mayo?
All listed public schools with an address in Mayo belong to Lafayette. 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 Mayo?
Lafayette High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mayo, with 606 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mayo?
No school with an address in Mayo is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Florida.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mayo schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mayo public schools is 16.5:1, similar to the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Mayo 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.
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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 Florida cities