Best Lafayette Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,117 students in Lafayette, CA. The top-ranked public middle school in Lafayette, CA is M. H. Stanley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lafayette, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
M. H. Stanley Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3455 School St.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 1,117 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lafayette, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lafayette, CA include M. H. Stanley Middle School. Lafayette has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Lafayette?
1 public middle schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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