For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,764 students in La Fayette, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Fayette, GA are North Lafayette Elementary School, Lafayette Middle School and Gilbert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Fayette, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Fayette have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Fayette, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 N Duke St
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-1869
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-1869
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
419 Roadrunner Blvd
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-6440
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-6440
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
87 S Burnt Mill Rd
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2432
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2432
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Naomi Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4038 E Highway 136
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2443
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2443
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in La Fayette, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Fayette, GA include North Lafayette Elementary School, Lafayette Middle School and Gilbert Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Fayette?
4 public elementary schools are located in La Fayette.
What is the racial composition of students in La Fayette?
La Fayette public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in La Fayette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in La Fayette include: North Lafayette Elementary School vs. Naomi Elementary School, Gilbert Elementary School vs. Naomi Elementary School, Naomi Elementary School vs. North Lafayette Elementary School
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