For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,133 students in Lafayette County, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette County, FL are Lafayette Elementary School and Lafayette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lafayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 E Main St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4112
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4112
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Ne Hornet Dr
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-1701
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-1701
Grades: 6-12
| 604 students
Rank: n/an/a
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
160 Ne Hornet Drive
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette County, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette County, FL include Lafayette Elementary School and Lafayette High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lafayette County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lafayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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