For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,471 students in 80026, CO (there are , serving 683 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 80026, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 80026, CO are Centaurus High School, Peak To Peak Charter School and Lafayette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80026 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80026, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80026, CO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centaurus High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10300 South Boulder Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7500
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,561 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Peak To Peak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Merlin Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 453-4600
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 453-4600
Gr: K-12 | 1,452 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 North Bermont Avenue
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-8900
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1405 Centaur Village Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7000
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Justice High Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 Excalibur
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 935-1337
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 935-1337
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 E. Baseline Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7800
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Angevine Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 W South Boulder Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7100
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Alicia Sanchez International School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Sir Galahad Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7300
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 80026, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in 80026, CO include Centaurus High School, Peak To Peak Charter School and Lafayette Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 80026?
8 public schools are located in 80026.
What percentage of students in 80026 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 80026 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80026?
80026 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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