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Elementary Schools in Lafayette, California

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 78.0/100

Lafayette, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 78.0/100 — 34.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Acalanes High at 83/100, where 49.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Lafayette schools average 54.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 4 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.6% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
78.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.4
70.8 – 83.3
Avg Exceeded %
54.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
5.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Lafayette schools compare

Lafayette's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 78.0 — 34.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 70.8 to 83.3, a 12.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Acalanes High with a Scope Score of 83 and 49.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Lafayette schools average 54.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Lafayette averages 5.6%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Lafayette

4 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Lafayette ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Acalanes High
Acalanes Union High Strong All-Around
49.9%Strong
83/100
2Burton Valley Elementary
Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling
54.8%Strong
80/100
3Lafayette Elementary
Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling
58.9%Strong
79/100
4Happy Valley Elementary
Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling
62.7%Strong
79/100
5Springhill Elementary
Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling
58.7%Strong
75/100
6M. H. Stanley Middle
Lafayette Elementary Strong All-Around
42.5%Strong
71/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Lafayette

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Perpetua School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 284 students
20:1Private
Contra Costa Jewish Day School
Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 192 students
6:1Private
Meher Schools
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 185 students
9:1Private
Center of Arts Technology and Science
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-4 · 85 students
17:1Private
The Springstone School
Nonsectarian · Grades 6-12 · 52 students
5:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Lafayette

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Lafayette good?
Lafayette's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 78.0/100, which is 34.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 54.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Lafayette?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lafayette is Acalanes High with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 49.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Lafayette schools compare to the state average?
Lafayette elementary schools average a Scope Score of 78.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (34.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 54.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 70.8 to 83.3, a 12.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Lafayette?
Lafayette has 6 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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