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Best Schools in Lafayette, New York

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.4/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Lafayette by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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La Fayette Junior-senior High School

6.3/10

High · Lafayette Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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C Grant Grimshaw School

4.5/10

Elementary · Lafayette Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

5.4

out of 10

Median Home

$200,900

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Lafayette

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 La Fayette Junior-senior High School 6.3 / 10
2 C Grant Grimshaw School 4.5 / 10

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Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.4/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$87,917

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$200,900

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
39%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
76%

Of occupied housing units

How Lafayette compares

Median household income

$88k

94% of New York median

About Schools in Lafayette, New York

Lafayette, New York is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.4 out of 10, schools in Lafayette show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Lafayette is La Fayette Junior-senior High School with a composite score of 6.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Lafayette is served by 1 school district: LAFAYETTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 797 students.

Lafayette's community shows 39% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $87,917. The poverty rate in the area is 3.9%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Filter by ZIP: 13084 (2)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
C Grant Grimshaw School
324 students · Pre-K–6th 		4.5

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
La Fayette Junior-senior High School
330 students · 7th–12th 		6.3

Schools in Lafayette

Lafayette, New York · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$87,917

Median Home Value

$200,900

Median Rent

$1,285/mo

Population

3,764

College Educated

39%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Community Profile

Lafayette has a median household income of $87,917. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $200,900, with a median rent of $1,285/month. The local poverty rate of 3.9% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
New York
Elementary
1
High
1

Resources

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School District

LAFAYETTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools · 797 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Lafayette, New York

How many schools are in Lafayette, New York?

Lafayette has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Lafayette, New York?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Lafayette is 5.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Lafayette, New York?

The top-ranked school in Lafayette on MySchoolScout is La Fayette Junior-senior High School with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Lafayette, New York?

The top-ranked elementary school in Lafayette on MySchoolScout is C Grant Grimshaw School with a composite score of 4.5/10.

What is the best high school in Lafayette, New York?

The top-ranked high school in Lafayette on MySchoolScout is La Fayette Junior-senior High School with a composite score of 6.3/10.

How many school districts serve Lafayette, New York?

Lafayette is served by 1 school district: Lafayette Central School District.

What is the education level in Lafayette, New York?

According to Census data, 39% of adults in Lafayette have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Lafayette, New York?

The median household income in Lafayette is approximately $87,917 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lafayette, New York?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Lafayette is 10.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lafayette, New York?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.