For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,212 students in 94549, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94549, CA are Happy Valley Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Burton Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94549 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94549, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94549, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3855 Happy Valley Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
950 Moraga Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3570
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3570
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Burton Valley Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
561 Merriewood Dr.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3550
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Springhill Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3301 Springhill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3580
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3580
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
M. H. Stanley Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3455 School St.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 1,110 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94549, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94549, CA include Happy Valley Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Burton Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94549?
5 public elementary schools are located in 94549.
What is the racial composition of students in 94549?
94549 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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