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Elementary Schools in Lafayette, California: Lafayette schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 74.5/100

Lafayette, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 74.5/100 — 29.7 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Burton Valley Elementary at 79/100, where 54.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Lafayette schools average 58.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 4 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 3.7% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
74.5
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
10.5
68.2 – 78.8
Avg Exceeded %
58.8%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
3.7%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary4Strong
74.5/100
58.8%+29.7
High1Strong
74.1/100
49.9%+30.3
Middle1Solid
66.7/100
42.5%+24.1

How Lafayette schools compare

Lafayette has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 74.5/100 — 29.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Burton Valley Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 54.8% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Lafayette schools average 58.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Lafayette averages 3.7% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Lafayette

3 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Lafayette

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Burton Valley Elementary
Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling
54.8%Strong
79/100
2Happy Valley Elementary
Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling
62.7%Strong
76/100
3Lafayette Elementary
Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling
58.9%Strong
75/100
4Acalanes High
Acalanes Union High Strong All-Around
49.9%Strong
74/100
5Springhill Elementary
Lafayette Elementary Strong All-Around
58.7%Solid
68/100
6M. H. Stanley Middle
Lafayette Elementary Strong All-Around
42.5%Solid
67/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Lafayette good?
Lafayette's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 74.5/100, which is 29.7 points above the state average. 58.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 Burton Valley Elementary with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 54.8% 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 74.5/100 — 29.7 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 58.8% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 3.7% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Lafayette?
Lafayette has 4 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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