Very Good
#23 of 188 private schools in CO
Top 12% of private schools
Alexander Dawson School
School · Lafayette, CO
A private school in Lafayette, CO serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
10455 DAWSON DR, Lafayette, CO 80026
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Alexander Dawson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,963/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,031
Median home value
$664,000
Median rent
$2,054/mo
College educated
66.2%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | 2–10 | 3.8 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Joshua School-boulderPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 4.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alexander Dawson School is listed in Lafayette, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Alexander Dawson School
Alexander Dawson School is a private school in Lafayette, CO, serving approximately 521 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alexander Dawson School
What grades does Alexander Dawson School serve?
Alexander Dawson School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Alexander Dawson School?
Alexander Dawson School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Dawson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Dawson School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Alexander Dawson School rank in CO?
Alexander Dawson School ranks #23 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Alexander Dawson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alexander Dawson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Alexander Dawson School a private school?
Yes, Alexander Dawson School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Alexander Dawson School a religious school?
No, Alexander Dawson School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 521
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Boulder County
- Phone
- (303) 665-6679
- Area population (ZIP 80026)
- 32,549
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80026; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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