For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 636 students in La Fayette, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in La Fayette, NY are La Fayette Junior-senior High School and C Grant Grimshaw School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Fayette, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in La Fayette have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Fayette, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Fayette Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3122 Route 11n
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
C Grant Grimshaw School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5957 Us Rt 20w
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in La Fayette, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in La Fayette, NY include La Fayette Junior-senior High School and C Grant Grimshaw School.
How many public schools are located in La Fayette?
2 public schools are located in La Fayette.
What is the racial composition of students in La Fayette?
La Fayette public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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