For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,746 students in Lafayette, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Lafayette, CO are Lafayette Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lafayette, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 preschools in Lafayette, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Lafayette, CO include Lafayette Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lafayette?
4 public preschools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lafayette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lafayette include: Ryan Elementary School vs. Lafayette Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School vs. Ryan Elementary School, Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School vs. Ryan Elementary School
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