For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,112 students in Lafayette, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lafayette, CO are Centaurus High School, Peak To Peak Charter School and Justice High Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public high schools.
Lafayette, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peak To Peak Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lafayette, CO (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 | 1,557 students 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 | 1,447 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
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 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lafayette, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lafayette, CO include Centaurus High School, Peak To Peak Charter School and Justice High Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Lafayette?
3 public high schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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