Best Schools in Lafayette, MN
Lafayette, MN has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,179 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Lafayette greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lafayette, MN
The top high schools in Lafayette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ulm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students
2. Nicollet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicollet Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 177 Students
3. Sibley East-arlington Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley East School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
4. Gfw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lafayette, MN
The top middle schools in Lafayette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ulm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Sibley East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley East School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 253 Students
3. Gfw Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 187 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lafayette, MN
The top elementary schools in Lafayette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 619 Students
2. Nicollet Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicollet Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 163 Students
3. Gfw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gfw Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
4. Sibley East-gaylord Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley East School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
5. Washington Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 188 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lafayette, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lafayette, MN has a total population of 1,150 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lafayette, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lafayette, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lafayette, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lafayette, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lafayette, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lafayette, MN
How many schools are in Lafayette, MN?
Lafayette, MN has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,179 students in total.
How do schools in Lafayette perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Lafayette score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Lafayette greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lafayette?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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