Best Downtown Lafayette Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 372 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA.
The top ranked public school in Downtown Lafayette is Lafayette Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 West University Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA include Lafayette Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtownfayettefayette?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtownfayettefayette.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtownfayettefayette?
the neighborhood of Downtownfayettefayette public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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