What types of schools are available in Lafayette, Louisiana?

Lafayette, Louisiana offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Lafayette, Louisiana

Q: How many schools are in Lafayette, Louisiana?

There are 30 schools in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving 21,214 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Lafayette?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Lafayette, Louisiana, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 30 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

21,214

Total Students

Across Lafayette

17.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

30 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score17%

ELA Assessment Score26%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 713 students at Northside High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Lafayette Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1301 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506

Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

publicmiddleK-6

801 Mudd Ave., Lafayette, LA 70501

Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette

publichighGrade 7-12

200 18Th St., Lafayette, LA 70501

Willow Charter Academy

charter schoolmiddleK-8

1818 Northeast Evangeline Throughway, Lafayette, LA 70501

Alice N. Boucher Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

400 Patterson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

Northside High School

publichighGrade 9-12

301 Dunand Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

J.W. Faulk Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

711 East Willow Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

Acadian Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4201 Moss Street, Lafayette, LA 70507

Truman Early Childhood Education Center

publicelementaryPK-K

1210 West Willow Street, Lafayette, LA 70506

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

1501 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70506

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana is home to 30 schools serving over 21,214 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lafayette, Louisiana?

There are 30 schools in Lafayette, serving 21,214 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Lafayette?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Lafayette include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Lafayette?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Lafayette is 17.3:1.

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