For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,116 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lafayette, CO (2025-26)
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.
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%
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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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